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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe makes for an easy side dish for two or a potluck. For my family this has made corn on the cob more of a treat. I hope it becomes your go-to easy side dish recipe for corn on the cob as well. Furthermor, if you love fresh home grown corn on the cob right out of the garden or field this easy side dish recipe just makes it that much better. However, if all you have access to is that not so exciting frozen bagged stuff then this will amaze you.

Corn on the cob brings back some sweet memories from my childhood. Barefoot summers, picking corn right out of the garden, and racing my sister to see who could shuck it the fastest. But let’s be honest, life gets busy. We don’t always have time for that slow summer magic. That’s why this Instant Pot version is a total lifesaver. Whether you’re cooking for two or prepping for a big family dinner, it saves time without sacrificing that fresh-picked flavor.

When I discovered this recipe I was skeptical. I had done corn on the cob in my Instant Pot several times before. Always loved the fact that I could take a full bag of frozen corn on the cob, put it in the pot with minimal liquid, and it have ready-to-eat in about 30 minutes. That is counting the time it takes for the Instant Pot to pressurize.

Furthermore, this recipe took that not so exciting pre-frozen corn up 100 percent! Since it has milk and butter it creates a delicious liquid treasure bath for your corn and makes it taste fresh not frozen. So, don’t leave it behind, let your corn set in this till the time you serve and you can spoon some over the top on your plate as well. Shoot, if you have a potato side that you would normally add butter to drizzle this liquid treasure over them also!

Pro tip: Want to spice things up a bit? Try tossing a couple of garlic cloves or a dash of paprika into the pot for a savory twist. You can even stir in a handful of shredded cheese right after cooking. Just think Instant Pot street corn vibes! And if you’re into heat, a few dashes of hot sauce in the milk mixture gives it a subtle kick that pairs beautifully with BBQ or grilled meats.

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

•  4-6 Ears fresh or frozen (you will want to use half ears they fit the pot better)
• 1/2 cup Water (Do not add if using frozen.)
• 1 cup Milk, Half-n-half, or Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Tablespoon White Sugar
• 1/2 cup Butter (I prefer it softened)
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Add water, cream or milk, sugar, and salt to Instant Pot and stir to help the sugar dissolve a little bit.
2. Add the corn and the butter.
3. Lock on the lid and close the Pressure Valve.  Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 5 minutes.
4. When time is up let it naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the pressure. 
5. Serve right away.

Return your ears to the pot and pour your liquid back over the top. If not eating right away turn your keep warm function on and return the lid to the pot and leave it till ready to serve. The longer it sits in this liquid treasure the more flavorful it will be.

Another Easy Side Dish Use For The Liquid Treasure!

Now let me tell you, when I made mashed potatoes this way the first time, my grandkids just about licked their plates. My youngest grandson even asked if I used “fancy restaurant butter”. Whatever that means, I’ll take the compliment! My daughter called it “corn butter magic,” and honestly, that name might stick. It’s little kitchen moments like these that make recipes more than just food. They become treasured memories.

We have found that this liquid adds so much wonderful flavor to mashed potatoes! Substitute it for equal part of other liquids you would use. It is amazing when using in instant mashed potatoes! I know! I know! Some people are going to be horrified that I even suggest the use of the dreaded instant potatoes! But, don’t knock it till you try it!

• First, remove your corn right before serving.
• Second, start the sauté feature on your Instant Pot this is to make sure the liquid and your potatoes are hot.
• Third, when the liquid starts to bubble turn off your Instant Pot.
• Forth, add in the necessary amount of instant mashed potato flakes to make them the consistency you like.
• Lastly, if you add to many flakes just add a little more milk or water.

Now, if you are a die hard real potato person that is great! You won’t find any judgement here. Just prepare your potatoes as you would right up to where you mash them.

Here, instead of using cold milk, cream, butter, or what ever you use. I highly recommend replacing that with the “liquid treasure” from earlier! Not only should it still be hot, but it already has butter, milk, and salt.

While, we all like our mashed potatoes different. Some like them thin and almost soup like. I personally like mine to be thick, buttery, and creamy with the ability to almost pick an empty plate up off the counter. But to each their own and love your potatoes the way you love them!

“I never imagined frozen corn could taste this fresh until I tried this. Game-changer for potlucks and weeknight dinners!” – Haley E.

Looking for the perfect main dish to serve alongside this buttery corn? Try pairing it with my mom’s Air-Fryer Bone-In Chicken Thighs (recipe soon to come) or Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Both are crowd-pleasers and just as easy. You could even make this corn part of a picnic-style dinner with a Summer Pasta Salad and some sweet tea on the side. Simple, no-fuss dinners like this are what family nights are made for.

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