Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob is the ultimate summer side dish that brings together sweet, juicy corn and a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners, this recipe transforms simple corn into a gourmet experience that’s sure to impress your guests. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Peel and clean 4-6 ears of fresh corn.
- Cook the Corn: Boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp. Alternatively, grill over medium heat until charred.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Corn: Brush cooked corn with the garlic butter mixture generously.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an added kick, consider mixing in some chili powder or swapping Parmesan for feta cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.