Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer side dish with this Best Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob recipe. Fresh corn on the cob slathered in a savory garlic butter, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Fresh Corn:
6 ears
Unsalted Butter, softened:
1/2 cup
Garlic, minced:
3 cloves
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Paprika (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley, chopped:
1/4 cup
Extra Butter for brushing (optional):
to taste
Lime Wedges for serving (optional):
to taste
Instructions
- Mix Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook Corn: Boil corn for 5–7 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a serving tray.
- Coat Corn: Brush hot corn with garlic butter, sprinkle with Parmesan, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Optionally, serve with extra butter or lime wedges.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, grill the corn instead of boiling.
- Try cotija cheese for a Mexican variation.
- Perfect for BBQs, cookouts, or weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
