Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for summer BBQs or as a side dish any time of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
Corn on the Cob:
- 4 ears fresh corn (husks removed)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tbsp light butter (melted, e.g., Land O’Lakes Light)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder
Cheese Topping:
- 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Boil a large pot of water. Add corn and cook for 8-10 minutes, grill for 10-12 minutes, or air-fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Mix melted light butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat & Cheese It Up: Brush each cooked corn ear with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the warm corn.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil, Grill, Air-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn with toppings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Corn on the Cob, Cheesy Corn, Garlic Butter Corn, BBQ Side Dish
