Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob

Cheesy Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob

Ingredients:

• 6–8 mini corn cobs (or 3–4 large, cut in half)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for spice)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack / cheddar)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• Juice of ½ lime (optional, for freshness)

Instructions:

1. Prep the corn
   
   • Boil or steam corn for 5–7 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
3. Make garlic butter
   
   • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Add minced garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
5. Cook the corn
   
   • Place corn into the skillet, rolling it in the garlic butter until fully coated.
   • Let it sear for a couple of minutes to get some golden brown spots.
7. Add cheese
   
   • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the corn.
   • Cover the skillet with a lid for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes gooey.
9. Finish & serve
   
   • Garnish with chopped parsley/cilantro.
   • Squeeze a little lime juice on top for extra flavor.
   • Serve hot with extra garlic butter from the pan spooned over the top.