Description
Get ready to fall in love with this bold, savory side dish! Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn is the ultimate comfort food — sweet, juicy corn brushed with rich garlic butter and covered in gooey melted cheese. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, BBQ side dishes, or quick food ideas, this one hits all the right notes. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at cookouts, family dinners, or as a crave-worthy healthy snack with a twist. The combination of butter, garlic, cheese, and herbs creates an aroma and flavor so irresistible, it turns a simple ear of corn into a star dish. Perfect for those who want easy recipes that taste gourmet with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ a lime (optional)
- Crumbled bacon or chopped cilantro (optional add-ins)
Instructions
- Pre-cook the corn (optional): Boil for 4–5 minutes in salted water to soften slightly.
- Make garlic butter: Mix softened butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Grill or sear corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan. Cook corn over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, turning to get light char on all sides.
- Brush with garlic butter: Coat each ear of corn generously while still hot.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella (and Parmesan if using) over corn. Cover pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Add parsley, paprika or chili flakes, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve hot: Enjoy immediately while cheesy and melty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes