Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is a quintessential summer side dish that elevates any barbecue or family gathering. This easy recipe features sweet, juicy corn wrapped in foil, allowing it to steam and grill to perfection. The result? Tender corn bursting with flavor and a buttery richness that complements everything from grilled meats to salads. Ideal for entertaining or cozy nights at home, this dish captures the essence of summer nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of fresh corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine butter, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Generously coat each corn ear with the butter mixture and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 10-20 minutes until tender.
- Carefully open the packets, serve warm with more butter or toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (92g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg