Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob. This simple yet decadent recipe features tender corn coated in a savory garlic butter blend, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn:
- 6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to broil.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Coat Corn: Brush each ear of corn generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Grill or Broil: Grill the corn for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. If using the oven, broil for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating once or twice.
- Finish: Sprinkle hot corn with Parmesan cheese to melt slightly. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Parmesan with cotija or feta for a different flavor.
- This recipe also works well with frozen corn cobs—just thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
