Description
Enjoy the summer flavors with this delicious recipe for Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob. Grilled to perfection and topped with a savory garlic butter mixture, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 ears of corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the corn: Brush each ear of corn generously with the garlic butter mixture and grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
- Add toppings: Remove corn from the grill, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with parsley and paprika.
- Serve: Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For oven roasting, place corn on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Cotija cheese can be used instead of Parmesan for a Mexican-style twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
