Description
Fresh corn on the cob baked or grilled with melted garlic butter and cheese for the ultimate summer side dish.
Ingredients
– 4–6 ears of fresh corn, husked
– 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (or heat grill to medium-high).
2. Place husked corn on a baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush garlic butter over all sides of the corn.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes (or grill for 10–12 minutes), turning halfway.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over each cob.
7. Return to oven for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
– Use cheddar, pepper jack, or cotija for different flavors.
– Add smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for a kick.
– Serve with lime wedges for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked or Grilled
Keywords: cheesy garlic corn, baked corn on the cob, summer side dish, BBQ corn recipe, grilled corn with cheese