Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer side dish with this recipe for Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob. Perfectly cooked corn slathered in a savory garlic butter, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and finished with a hint of fresh parsley. A delicious twist on classic corn on the cob that will have your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
Scale
Corn on the Cob:
- 6 ears of corn (husks removed)
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Toppings:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Boil the corn for 6-8 minutes until tender, or grill for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter with garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the Corn: Brush the hot corn with garlic butter, sprinkle with Parmesan, and parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra richness, broil the buttered and cheesed corn for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Try adding cotija cheese or chili powder for a Mexican twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
