Description
This Cheesy Herb Butter Corn is a flavorful and savory side dish perfect for any meal! Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Corn:
- Peel the husks and remove the silk from the ears of corn.
- Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
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Make the Herb Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook the Corn:
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
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Add the Butter and Cheese:
- While the corn is still hot, brush each ear with the herb butter generously.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese all over the corn evenly.
- Dust with paprika for an extra kick.
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Serve:
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- Variations: Add some lime juice for a tangy twist or include chopped chives for a different herb flavor.
- Cheese Options: Feel free to substitute Parmesan with other hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano.
- Butter: For a rich flavor, use high-quality butter.
- Grilling Alternative: If grilling isn’t an option, you can boil the corn and then broil it briefly to achieve a similar charred effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg