Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is a quintessential summer dish that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. This recipe harnesses the natural sweetness of corn while infusing it with a delightful smoky essence from the grill. Wrapped in foil, each ear of corn steams to perfection, ensuring a juicy bite every time. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or any outdoor gathering, this easy-to-make side dish requires just a few ingredients and offers a mess-free cooking experience. Elevate your summer meals with this delicious and versatile treat that can be tailored to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Generously coat each ear of corn with the butter mixture.
- Wrap two ears of corn in large pieces of aluminum foil, sealing tightly.
- Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for 10 minutes.
- Carefully flip each packet and return to the grill for another 10–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from grill, open packets cautiously to avoid steam burns, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 76g)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 87mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg