Your cook-out guests will adore this simple, grilled corn-on-the-cob that’s generously slathered with an herby homemade basil butter. Ready in less than 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients!
SUPER-QUICKIE, last-minute 4th of July recipe for y’all today.
In other news, HAPPY (early) 4th of July to all my American friends!
Now, let’s talk corn on the cob.
My summer is pretty much incomplete until I bite into that sweet, juicy and oh-so messy ear of corn. So what better way to celebrate the 4th than with one of most summery foods on the planet?
Have you guys EVER tried corn-on-the-cob on the grill?? Oh MY GAWSH. I have been missing out on something AWESOME for years. Every single summer I end up having to steam up my kitchen boiling water to cook my COTC, never knowing that the solution was right under my nose.
My grill is not just for hamburgers anymore. Currently, I’ve been using it more to grill veggies than even meat.
I’m obsessed with grilled veggies as you can see here and here. 😉
Now, we’ve gotta talk about this basil butter.
AKA: Buttery heaven.
It’s just salted butter, fresh basil, and a pinch of garlic powder, but WOWZERS you guys, this stuff is GOOD.
And it goes amazingly well with your juicy, golden sweet corn. Y-U-M.
I just don’t do plain corn-on-the-cob in the summertime. My corn has gotta have SOMETHING fun on it, otherwise I’m just bored.
Naked corn on the cob can go home and make way for the good stuff.
The GREEN stuff, shall we say.
Just look at how naked that corn looks. Sadness, people.
‘Slather on the GREEN stuff.
Much better.
*chomp, chomp, chomp.*
You may end up having an adorable green mustache after you eat THIS corn on the cob. Fair warning. 😉
You’ll also probably have corn stuck in your teeth for days. (please tell me I’m not the only one)
Lately, corn-on-the-cob has been making nearly daily appearances on my grill and yes, I’m making it AGAIN tomorrow for the 4th festivities.
P.S. I hope you guys enjoyed all my 4th of July recipes I shared this year! If you want to see them all in one place, go here.—- Hope you’re hungry. 😉
SO, to all my American friends: What are you doing to celebrate the holiday tomorrow? I’ve got a houseful of people coming over for a big get-together and I’m fixing an all-American barbecue worthy of a king. These burgers on top of these hamburger buns, this fruit salad, this potato salad, ect…
I just finished eating breakfast but I’ve decided I’m hungry agaaaaaain.
Happy 4th of July you guys! Now go eat some sweet corn!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn shucked and silk removed
- Salt and pepper
- BASIL BUTTER:
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle corn with salt and pepper. Grill ears of corn, turning occasionally until corn is golden-brown, about 5-8 minutes. (do not overcook corn) Transfer corn to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Prepare the basil butter: Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until butter is smooth and creamy.
- Spread warm corn with basil butter and serve warm.
Notes
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Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Oh yum! Herbed butter sounds amazing and basil is LIFE. My family isn’t super traditionally American, but we always have a ton of corn on the cob around this time of year 🙂
Sarah says
It isn’t summer without good ‘ol sweet corn! And yes, totally agree—Basil IS life! 😀
Allison says
I too, am obsessed with grilled veggies! I’m anxiously awaiting the corn to come out where I live, but it should just be a couple of weeks. Can’t wait to throw some on the grill. And a flavoured butter? Doesn’t get much tastier!
Sarah says
Oh gosh, you HAVE to try this grilled corn the second you get your hands on some, Allison! 😉
Annie @Maebells says
Grilled corn is pretty much the best thing ever. I look forward to it all year! Love the idea of basil butter, my basil plant is totally out of control!
Sarah says
My basil plant is going nuts too! And I’ve been using it in basically everything. 😉
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
Corn and basil (in my mind) go together like peanut butter and jelly! I looove grilled corn slathered in flavored butters! This looks fab!
Sarah says
Thanks, Rachael! And IKR? Basil and corn is just the tastiest summer combo ever!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
I love grilled veggies, Sarah. And what can I say about your basil butter???!!! Looks AWESOME 😉
Sarah says
Thanks Olivia! The basil butter pretty much just MAKES this corn. 🙂
Mary says
The corn looks wonderful – the basil butter is a treat! lovely lovely recipe
mary
Sarah says
Thank you, Mary!
ami@naivecookcooks says
Girl, grilled corn on the cob is my favorite snack of all time and that basil butter = Brilliant!!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks Ami! Grilled corn is pretty much my new fav snack too! Happy 4th, girl! 🙂
Isadora @ she likes food says
Grilled corn on the cob is the absolute best way to eat corn on the cob! And this basil butter?! Yes please! I want it all over my corn on the cob! Basil and corn go so well together and I bet it tastes amazing! I have to work on the 4th of July, but I will make sure to at least enjoy some grilled corn when I get off!
Sarah says
Grilled is SO my new fav way to enjoy sweet corn! Awesome stuff. 🙂 And aww…I feel for you having to work on the 4th, Izzy! You should totally have 10 pieces of this corn to make up for that!
GiGi Eats says
I want to put that basil butter on EVERYTHING!!
Sarah says
I pretty much HAVE been putting it on everything—can’t get enough of it! 😉
Joanne says
Tragically I don’t have a grill…but I do have an oven for roasting my corn! I’m sure it won’t exactly be the same…but that the basil butter will make up for any inconsistencies.
Sarah says
Oven-roasting would totally work for this corn, Joanne! It’s ALMOST as good as grilled and the basil butter would totally fix it up. 😀
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This corn looks divine, Sarah! Love the idea of grilling, so much more flavour! And that basil butter sounds delicious.
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Jess! 🙂
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Ha, thanks for the green mustache warning. Much appreciated! We love grilled corn. This corn looks delicious!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks Cindy! 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
That basil butter looks amazing! Fresh corn is one of the best things about summer. Hope you and your family are enjoying your holiday weekend!
Sarah says
Thanks Christin! Corn is definitely MY one of my fav things about summer! Hope you had a great weekend too, girl! 😉
Ashley says
We grill corn on the cob all the time but I have never made basil butter to go with it!!! That is definitely happening next time! Hope you had a great July 4th! Ours was really nice – lots of delicious food!
Sarah says
The basil butter just MAKES this corn. You’ve gotta try it next time you grill corn, Ashley! Glad you had a fun weekend, girl!—ours was great too! 🙂
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I love corn on the cob. Like, obsessed. And now I’m wondering why I’ve never spread basil butter on it?! It looks fantastic!!! YUM!
Sarah says
Thanks, Chris!! You should definitely try the basil butter next time you grill up some corn! 😉
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Ok, first…I LOVE corn on the cob – especially in the summertime on the grill…but when I saw that butter, my mouth watered! I can see that drizzled over grilled steaks, chicken, seafood – YUM! Pinned!
Sarah says
I’ve been putting this basil butter on just about all of the above. LOL. It’s just so dang good! Thanks for the pin, Kristi!
Claudia says
So tasty! That appears to be impressive!
Sarah says
Thank, Claudia!