Grilled Foil Wrapped Sweet Corn on the Cob
Elevate your backyard barbecue with this Grilled Foil Wrapped Sweet Corn on the Cob recipe—a smoky, juicy summer side dish that's as simple as it is delicious. Fresh ears of sweet corn are rubbed with creamy unsalted butter, seasoned with a touch of salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder, then wrapped snugly in foil for foolproof grilling. The foil locks in moisture, ensuring perfectly tender corn with a subtle char from the grill. For a burst of freshness, garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for cookouts, family dinners, or any warm-weather gathering. Keywords: grilled sweet corn, foil-wrapped corn, BBQ corn recipe, easy summer side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn on the cob
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 4 sheets aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F/190°C).
Peel back the husks of each ear of corn without removing them entirely and remove the silk threads. Fold the husks back over the corn and rinse under cold water to moisten the husks lightly.
Tear off 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap an ear of corn completely.
Carefully peel back the husks again and rub 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over each ear of corn. Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
Fold the husks back over the corn and tightly wrap each ear in a sheet of aluminum foil.
Place the foil-wrapped corn on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the corn from the grill and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes. Carefully unwrap the foil (caution: hot steam may escape) and peel back the husks.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2429 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1020 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
