Best Ever Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob (Grilled, Baked, or Stovetop)
This Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob recipe features sweet, juicy corn brushed with homemade garlic herb butter. Whether grilled in foil, roasted, or boiled, it’s a quick and flavorful side dish perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, and summer gatherings. Naturally gluten-free, customizable, and always a hit!
Ingredients
- 6 ears of fresh corn husked
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese smoked paprika, or chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Prepare the Corn: Husk the corn and remove any silk. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat your grill, oven, or stovetop pan depending on your method.
- Choose Your Cooking Method:Grilled Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob (In Foil):- Brush corn with garlic butter and wrap each cob in aluminum foil. - Grill over medium-high heat for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally. - Unwrap and brush with more garlic butter before serving.Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Corn:- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). - Place corn on a baking sheet and brush with garlic butter. - Cover loosely with foil and roast for 20 minutes, turning once.Stovetop Garlic Corn on the Cob:- Boil corn for 6–8 minutes in a large pot of salted water. - Drain and brush with garlic butter immediately before serving.
Notes
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