Grilled Parmesan, Garlic and Basil Corn on the Cob
Grilled Parmesan, Garlic and Basil Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn on the cob is grilled then topped with fresh Parmesan, a butter made with roasted garlic and fresh basil for the best barbecue side dish.
Ingredients
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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1 bulb garlic, very top cut off to expose cloves
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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4 ears of corn, husks pulled back or removed
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3 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
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Preheat grill on high.
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Drizzle the garlic bulb with oil and wrap in aluminum foil.
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Brush 3 tablespoons of butter all over corn cobs.
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Add the garlic to the grill 15 minutes before the corn.
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Add the cobs to the grill and grill until each side gets a nice char, turning often and checking so they don’t burn. About 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove both the corn and the garlic.
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Cover the corn with foil to keep warm while you make the butter.
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Open the foil to allow the garlic to cool so you can handle it.
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To a bowl add the 4 tablespoons softened butter, the cooled garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Mash and mix well.
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To a shallow bowl add the Parmesan cheese and basil, mix well.
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Spread the butter all over the corn cobs, and then sprinkle on the Parmesan and basil.
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