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Skillet showing how to Cook Frozen Corn.
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How to Cook Frozen Corn (the RIGHT way)

Want to know the secret to making frozen corn taste delicious? Kick your corn side dish up a notch with How to Cook Frozen Corn (the RIGHT way)!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Corn, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen corn
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Place corn in a colander and rinse with cold water until ice is no longer present. Shake off excess water over the sink.
    Colander of rinsed frozen corn to teach how to cook frozen corn.
  • Place corn and butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat.
    Frozen corn in a skillet with butter and sugar to cook.
  • Sprinkle sugar over corn and stir until butter is melted and corn is hot (about 5-6 minutes). Do not over cook.
    Skillet with wooden spoon and butter cooking Frozen Corn.
  • Season with Kosher salt and fresh black pepper if desired.
    Skillet of Cooked Frozen Corn with a wooden spoon.
  • Serve immediately. 
    Close up of a large bowl of Frozen corn cooked to perfection.

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Notes

  • Don’t BOIL frozen kernel corn! Just don’t do it. I know the package tells you to do it, but trust me, it zaps all the flavor out of the corn.
  • Use a skillet. Stir-frying or sautéing frozen corn keeps it crisp and bright and tastes much better than roasted corn in the oven.
  • Add a little sugar. It’s ok, it won’t taste weird and it will bring out the natural sweet flavor.
  • Don’t salt until ready to serve. Salting the corn too early can dehydrate it and it won’t taste as sweet. Wait until after you’ve cooked it, then salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg