Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer side dish with this Best Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob recipe. Fresh corn on the cob slathered in a savory garlic butter, topped with a blend of cheeses, and grilled or baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Corn:
- 6 ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Aluminum foil for grilling or baking
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the Corn: Spread the garlic butter over each ear of corn. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Wrap and Grill or Bake: Wrap each corn cob in foil. Grill for 15–20 minutes or bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Unwrap the corn, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- For a golden cheese topping, broil the corn for 2 minutes after grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
