This Brown Butter Parmesan Corn recipe transforms canned corn into a holiday-worthy side dish in just minutes!

I am a firm believer in a well-stocked pantry.  I think that if you have a nice variety of ingredients in your cupboard, there are always plenty of options when it comes to 'what's for dinner'.  We don't eat a ton of canned veggies in our house, but I think it's a good idea to keep some on hand anyway.  There have been times when I have needed a veggie in a pinch, and I was glad my canned vegetable back-ups!

One of the veggies I always keep stocked in my pantry is canned corn.  I grew up eating canned corn, so I know it can be great served on its own or used as an ingredient in a recipe.  You can use canned corn in soups, in dips, in breads, and served as simple side dish.

That's exactly what this Brown Butter Parmesan corn is...a simple side dish dressed up with delicious brown butter, garlic, and salty parmesan cheese.  It's a combination that tastes totally amazing and is so easy to throw together!

Now, I know what some of you are thinking.  Canned corn is far from a fancy side dish and is hardly worthy of a place on your holiday table.  I am here to tell you that this corn is totally deserving of a spot on your menu this year!  The brown butter takes this dish to a whole nother level of yumminess and the parmesan is like the icing on the cake!  Not to mention the earthy garlic flavor paired with the sweet corn.  I'm telling you, it all comes together smashingly.

Now, let's take just a minute to discuss that glorious brown butter.  You know what I'm talking about, right?  If not, I'll fill you in.  Brown butter is butter that is cooked until it turns a gorgeous golden brown color and develops a rich nutty flavor.  That's it!  Brown butter is simply butter that is cooked until it's brown.  It's nothing complicated and so easy to make.

Brown butter can transform your 'just ok' recipe into an absolutely amazing dish, promise!  You should totally try it.

Does your family eat canned corn?  What is your favorite way to prepare it?  How about brown butter?  Do you have a favorite dish that uses brown butter as an ingredient?  Do tell!  Share your faves with me in the comments below!

If you try this recipe, make sure you come on back and tell me what you liked (or didn't like!) about it.  I hope you love it as much as we did!  Enjoy!

If you're interested in checking out more delicious brown butter recipes, here are some stellar dishes from some of my friends around the web:

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Browned Butter Cauliflower

Cashew Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter

Butter Pecan Blondies with Brown Butter

Garlic Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Apple Blueberry Bliss

Snickers Cheesecake Bars with Brown Butter

Brown Butter Parmesan Corn (you are here)

Brown Butter Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

Brown Butter Carrots

Dark Chocolate Brown Butter Brownies

Browned Butter Salted Caramel Sauce

If you're interested in checking out more of my favorite canned corn dishes from the archives, here you go!

Pictured:
Baked Cream Cheese Corn with Crumbled Bacon
Cast Iron Corn Casserole
Whipped Feta and Corn Crostini
Greek Corn Dip

For a visual tutorial on how to make this easy corn side dish, check out this short video:

Yield: 6 servings

Brown Butter Parmesan Corn

This Brown Butter Parmesan Corn recipe transforms canned corn into an holiday-worthy side dish in just minutes!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 10 MINtotal time: 15 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat for five minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Add the corn to the brown butter and season with salt and pepper.

3. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Transfer the corn to a serving dish and top with the parmesan cheese.

NOTES

Make sure when you are browning your butter that you don't overcook it. It should be golden brown with a nutty smell. If it cooks too much, it will turn black and burn.

Author: Becky

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