Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob is the ultimate side dish—quick, buttery, and loaded with Parmesan and garlic. Perfect for BBQs or busy weeknights!
Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn, husked
¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add husked corn and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. Alternatively, grill corn over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until lightly charred (about 10 minutes). Let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest (if using).
While corn is still warm, slather each cob generously with the garlic butter using a pastry brush or knife.
Roll the buttered corn in grated Parmesan, pressing gently so it sticks.
Serve warm. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
No fresh parsley? Use ½ tbsp dried instead.
Add a pinch of cayenne to the butter if you like it spicy.
Leftovers can be sliced off the cob and tossed into salads or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Boil or grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg