Description
Enjoy the sweet crunch of fresh corn on the cob with a savory Parmesan twist. This Parmesan Corn on the Cob recipe is a delightful blend of buttery, garlicky flavors topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer cookouts or as a flavorful side dish any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Corn: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Corn: Brush the butter mixture evenly over each ear of corn while still hot.
- Add Parmesan and Herbs: Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, grill the corn instead of boiling.
- You can also roll the corn in the Parmesan for better coverage.
- Great as a summer side dish or cookout favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
