Taste of Home
Basil Corn on the Cob
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Steaming the basil under the husks adds lots of flavor to these fantastic ears. Lime makes their sweet taste pop even more. —Diane Eaton, Campbell, California
Ingredients
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6 large ears sweet corn in husks
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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Dash salt
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Dash garlic salt
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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Lime wedges
Directions
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1.
Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. In a small bowl, combine the butter, dried basil, sugar, salt and garlic salt; spread over corn. Place basil leaves over butter mixture. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain.
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2.
Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 225 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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