Description
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil is a must-have side dish for your summer gatherings. This incredibly easy recipe enhances the natural sweetness of fresh corn, ensuring it remains juicy and flavorful. The foil cooking method locks in moisture while allowing for customizable seasonings, making it perfect for any occasion—from barbecues to picnics. With minimal prep time and delicious results, you’ll find yourself making this delightful dish time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Generously coat each ear of corn with the butter mixture.
- Wrap each ear in aluminum foil to create tight packets.
- Grill the packets directly on the grates for about 10 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 10–20 minutes until tender.
- Carefully unwrap and serve hot, adding extra 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 (100g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg