Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is a quintessential summer side dish that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh corn while keeping it tender and juicy. This effortless recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or cozy nights at home. Wrapped in foil, each ear steams to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with your choice of seasonings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this dish will quickly become a staple at your summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
- 6 ears corn (shucked)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat each ear of corn generously with the butter mixture.
- Wrap two ears per large piece of aluminum foil or individually if preferred. Seal tightly.
- Place packets on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip the corn, reseal packets, and grill for an additional 10-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Open packets cautiously and serve hot with extra butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear (85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg