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Creamy garlic butter corn on the cob served on a plate

Creamy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob

A delicious and easy side dish featuring sweet corn coated in a rich garlic butter and cream sauce, perfect for summer barbecues and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6–8 ears corn, cut into thirds Fresh sweet corn is best for flavor.
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced Increase for more garlic flavor.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Can substitute with plant-based cream for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Vegan alternative: nutritional yeast.
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or thyme Fresh herbs can be used for better flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional) Add for extra color and flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a big skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the corn to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until the corn is lightly golden.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and lower the heat to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, black pepper, and paprika if using.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the corn nicely.
  7. Serve hot, spooning the creamy sauce over each piece of corn.

Notes

Can be served as a side dish with grilled meats or burgers. For fun, serve corn on skewers or from the skillet. Offer napkins as it can be messy.