Description
A delicious and easy corn side dish smothered in a bold butter sauce with garlic, herbs, and a tangy kick that makes it a hit at cookouts and holiday meals.
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (Melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (Minced or grated)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (For tang)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (Adds warmth and color)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (Optional for a kick)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (Chopped parsley or chives)
- to taste salt (For seasoning)
- to taste black pepper (For seasoning)
For the Corn
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob (Husked and silk removed)
Instructions
Preparation and Sauce
- Make the cowboy butter sauce by melting butter in a small bowl and stirring in garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and chopped herbs.
- Taste and adjust flavors if necessary.
Prep the Corn
- Husk the corn and pat it dry to help the butter cling better.
- Optional: cut each ear in half for easier grabbing.
Cook and Serve
- Brush some of the cowboy butter sauce over the corn before cooking.
- Cook the corn using your preferred method (oven, grill, air fryer, boiled, smoker) as described.
- Finally, brush the corn with more sauce after cooking, and serve.
Notes
Avoid overcooking to keep corn juicy. Let it rest 2 minutes after cooking for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American