Blue cheese, walnut and sage butter: Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts, 1-2 tablespoons minced fresh sage, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper.
Cilantro-chili butter: Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cajun butter: Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper.
After you master this method for boiling corn, we’ve got more tips for making perfect corn on the cob—and even more flavored butter recipes.
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