Description
Creamy garlic butter elevates classic Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob into a mouthwatering summer sensation. Kernels dripping with rich flavor promise a delightful side dish that brings comfort and excitement to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Butter and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of water and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge husked corn and cook for 10 minutes until kernels are tender and bright. Alternatively, grill corn over medium-high heat, rotating periodically until lightly charred and fully cooked, approximately 10 minutes.
- Create a flavor-packed garlic butter by whisking softened butter with finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Allow corn to cool slightly for comfortable handling, then generously brush or coat each ear with the aromatic garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Spread grated Parmesan cheese onto a flat surface and carefully roll each buttered corn ear, gently pressing to create a delicate cheese coating that adheres to the butter.
- Transfer corn to a serving platter immediately while still warm. Optional: Sprinkle additional fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish that enhances visual appeal and adds a fresh herb accent.
Notes
- Grill for Enhanced Flavor Choose grilling over boiling to develop a smoky, caramelized taste that deepens the corn’s natural sweetness.
- Butter Application Technique Brush garlic butter while corn is warm to help it melt and penetrate deeply, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Cheese Coating Trick Roll corn in Parmesan at a slight angle to create an even, consistent cheese coverage that sticks better than sprinkling.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap regular butter with plant-based butter for a vegan version, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for dairy-free guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg