Crockpot Corn on the Cob with Coconut Milk Recipe

Corn on the cob is not difficult to make. We can boil it in water until we feel it’s done—it’s that easy. However, that means there is plenty of room for experimentation to increase the flavor and improve the texture. This crockpot corn on the cob with coconut milk recipe is an example.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy Recipe – This recipe is an easy way to make corn on the cob, but with a different flavor in a great way.
• Flavorful Corn – Increase the flavor in new ways the next time you make corn with this recipe.
• No Extra Effort – This recipe is definitely different from the classic boiled in water recipe. However, it doesn’t take much longer to make. 
• Crock Pot Corn – Using a slow cooker is a corn on the cob recipe that you don’t have to keep an eye on during cooking time.

Crockpot Corn on the Cob With Coconut Milk Recipe

This crockpot corn on the cob with coconut milk recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer parties! We just need to take the ears of corn, do a couple of minutes of prep, and make slow cooker corn, which will result in the perfect corn for any meal.

Corn is a tasty side dish that some may even consider a great side dish because it goes with just about any dish. You can add the sweetness of corn to chicken, beef, pork chops, salads, pasta, soups; the list goes on and on.

Of course, slow cooking is not the cooking method most would start with when making corn. Simply put, corn is as easy to cook as a bowl of cereal or some toast. Everyone’s favorite side dish is a simple recipe, but here’s the thing about a recipe with simple steps: we can experiment.

Take hot dogs, for example. Hot dogs cook pretty much the same way as corn, boiled in water or steamed. However, we have a ton of different recipes for hot dogs, all because it is easy to add a step to the cooking process.

The end result won’t always be amazing, but we can find a new favorite way to make the things we already love, just enhanced.

​Crock Pot Corn on the Cob Ingredients

• Corn Ears – An ear of corn can be cut in half if you are trying to feed a crowd, but you should only cook what you will need. We start with 5-6 corn cobs.
• Can of Coconut Milk – This is where the magic happens; this is how we get delicious corn. The coconut milk enhances the flavor and the texture of the corn.

• Water – We still need to use some water for this perfect side dish. It is the easiest way to make corn, and we still rely on it, even in this recipe.
• Butter – We all know that a delicious side dish needs butter. Buttery corn is basically a standard, no matter where you’re enjoying tender corn.

• Seasoned Salt – The seasoned salt adds flavor to the corn that balances out the natural sweetness of fresh summer corn.
• Pepper – Seasoning goes a long way, even with slow-cooker corn. We can’t skip the seasoning if we want the best corn in the end. 

• Red Pepper Flakes – This one is optional. You do not have to add spice if you don’t enjoy it. However, it doesn’t turn out too spicy. Try this amazing corn as is and change it up as needed.
• Cilantro – We aren’t exactly making Mexican street corn, but that doesn’t mean corn doesn’t benefit from fresh herbs like cilantro.

Why Do You Add Milk to Corn on the Cob?

​This crockpot corn on the cob with coconut milk does not use dairy milk. However, we are simply switching up the ingredients from the basic recipe. The thought process is simple: milk is added to increase the sweetness, improve the texture, and even make the corn juicier.

Coconut milk can do the same thing. In fact, coconut milk adds a touch more sweetness to the corn. These cobs are summer favorites in this home thanks to the sweetness of the corn. It is the perfect way to make corn for picky eaters or for a crowd.

They will not expect the corn to be this flavorful, especially from an easy side dish that could be made any time of year. Break out the sticks of butter because corn is definitely going to be on the menu tonight.

How to make Crockpot Corn on the Cob with Coconut Milk Recipe

Add the corn to the crock pot. You can arrange them nicely to get them to fit better.

Add all remaining ingredients to the crockpot except the cilantro.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. (4 hours for frozen corn).

To serve, roll each corn piece in the buttery coconut milk mixture.

Enjoy!

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