Description
Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob is a vibrant summer side dish that brings together the sweetness of fresh corn and a rich, garlicky butter, all topped with savory parmesan cheese. Perfect for barbecues or gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create this mouthwatering dish that caters to vegetarians and can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices. Elevate your summer meals with this irresistible delight that promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cobs Fresh Corn
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the corn cobs, and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, melt butter and mix in minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove corn from pot using tongs and place in a colander to drain. Let cool slightly.
- Use a basting brush to coat each ear of corn generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Top each ear of corn with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Finish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg