Grilling 101: The Perfect Sweet Corn Recipe

For an easy summer side dish, grill sweet corn brushed with a buttery mixture of herbs and Parmesan cheese in foil packets.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 ears

Ingredients

  • 8ears corn, husk and silk removed

  • ½cupbutter, melted

  • 1 ½tablespoonsmacadamia nut oil

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 1teaspooncrushed rosemary

  • 1teaspoonrubbed sage

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • 1teaspoondried thyme leaves

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • 1 ½teaspoonspepper

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 8sheetsaluminum foil

Cooking Directions

  1. Soak husked corn in cold water for 1 to 3 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Drain corn and pat dry.

  3. Stir melted butter and oil together in a bowl. Stir in garlic, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, then stir in Parmesan.

  4. Place each ear in the center of a sheet of foil. Spread each ear with butter mixture, then tightly wrap in foil. Gently puncture the foil a few times to allow excess steam to escape while grilling.

  5. Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until kernels are tender when pierced with a knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the grill and check for doneness; if not done, cook for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
36mg
12%
Sodium
636mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
7g
Vitamin C
11mg
54%
Calcium
91mg
7%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
419mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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