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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

  • 6 large ears sweet corn in husks
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash salt
  • Dash garlic salt
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  • 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.
  • 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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