Description
Indulge in the perfect summer side dish with this flavorful recipe for Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob. Fresh corn slathered in a savory garlic butter mixture, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn:
- 6 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Preheat grill to medium-high heat or preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Coat Corn: Spread garlic butter over each ear of corn.
- Cook Corn: Wrap in foil or grill/bake directly for 15–20 minutes or 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Finish: Unwrap corn, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with parsley. Add cotija and lime if desired.
Notes
- You can make the garlic butter in advance and store it in the fridge.
- For extra cheesiness, mix the cheese into the butter before spreading.
- Recipe also works with frozen corn on the cob.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
