Description
Get ready to savor the taste of summer with this delicious Grilled Corn Recipe! This easy-to-make dish features fresh corn on the cob, grilled to perfection and topped with a delightful mixture of olive oil, smoked paprika, and creamy cotija cheese. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a sunny picnic, this flavorful side dish is sure to impress your guests. In just 30 minutes, you can transform simple corn into a smoky, buttery treat that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands alone as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ears of corn
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the corn and rinse under cold water if needed. Pat dry.
- Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally until charred to your liking.
- Mix the butter with smoked paprika and brush over hot corn before sprinkling with cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg