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Platter with 4 corn on the cob topped with green onions.
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Grilled Corn in Foil

Grilled Corn in Foil is an easy side dish for cookouts or weeknight dinners. A no-fuss recipe corn recipe with butter and green onions.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best corn for cookouts, buttery corn on the grill, corn on the cob recipe, easy grilled corn
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced (green and white parts)

Instructions

  • Prepare a grill fire to 350°.
  • Shuck the corn if in the husk, removing the husks and silks.
  • Using a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, place the corn in the center in a single layer.
  • Thinly slice the butter, placing over the corn.
  • Season with salt and pepper and top with green onions.
  • Wrap the foil around the corn, forming a sealed packet.
  • Cook corn over indirect fire for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from grill and carefully open the foil, watching for steam.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover corn wrapped in plastic wrap or a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
To Reheat: cut corn off of the cob by standing on end, on a cutting board and using a sharp knife to cut from the top to the bottom. Place in a skillet with additional butter over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.
Variations: Add ½ teaspoon granulated garlic and onion powder for additional flavor.
Feed a Crowd: Double recipe as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 384mg