Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is the ultimate summer side dish, bringing together the sweet and smoky essence of fresh corn. This simple recipe transforms ordinary corn into a flavorful delight, perfectly seasoned with garlic butter and wrapped in foil for effortless grilling. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners, this dish promises minimal cleanup and maximum taste. With customizable seasonings, it caters to every palate, making it a favorite among family and friends. Enjoy the tender kernels that burst with flavor at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional)
- â…› teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Generously coat each ear of corn with the butter mixture.
- Cut large pieces of aluminum foil to wrap two ears per packet securely.
- Place buttered corn on the foil, fold over to seal tightly.
- Grill packets on direct heat for about 10 minutes; then flip and grill for another 10-20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Carefully open packets and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg