Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob is a sensational side dish that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of fresh corn with rich, buttery garlic and a generous sprinkle of melted Parmesan cheese. Ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or any cozy gathering, this dish delivers irresistible flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Husk the corn and rinse it under cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Generously coat each ear of corn with the garlic butter mixture.
- Grill for 15–20 minutes or boil for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese while hot.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg