Parmesan Ranch Grilled Corn (Printable version)

Flame-grilled corn brushed with herb butter and coated in zesty parmesan-ranch seasoning.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Herb Coating

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Ranch-Parmesan Mix

06 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Extra parsley or chives, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine melted butter, parsley, chives, and dill in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until uniform.
04 - Brush each ear of corn generously with the herb butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Place corn directly on grill grates. Cook for 12–15 minutes, rotating every 3–4 minutes, until kernels are tender and lightly charred.
06 - Remove corn from grill and immediately sprinkle parmesan-ranch mixture evenly over each ear while hot, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Serve immediately with additional chopped herbs as garnish if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ranch-parmesan crust creates this addictive savory crunch that keeps people coming back for seconds
  • It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish but tastes like you spent forever planning it
  • The combination of charred corn and creamy coating is pure summer comfort food
02 -
  • Don't apply the parmesan mixture until after grilling or it will burn and turn bitter
  • Press the coating onto hot corn gently but firmly so it adheres properly
  • Work quickly when applying the final coating, the cheese sticks best when corn is hottest
03 -
  • Peel back the husks and tie them together for a makeshift handle if you want something to hold onto while eating
  • Make extra herb butter and keep it in your fridge, it's fantastic on grilled bread too