Parmesan Grilled Corn on the Cob
A smoky-sweet side dish where grilled corn is brushed with garlic butter and topped with melted Parmesan. Perfectly balances natural sweetness with savory umami for a crowd-pleasing summer staple.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: my recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 fresh corn on the cobs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil or dairy-free butter substitute (optional)
Nutritional yeast (optional, for cozy alternatives)
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C)
Remove husks and silk from corn, cleaning thoroughly
Melt butter with garlic and salt in a small bowl
Brush butter mixture evenly onto hot corn stalks
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each ear
Grill 10 minutes, rotating occasionally
Check for desired char; let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use in-season corn for optimal freshness
Adjust cheese amount to taste
Try nutritional yeast for a vegan option
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg