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A white plate with 3 ears of corn on the cob garnished with cilantro and cotija cheese
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5 from 2 votes

Corn on the Cob

Sweet corn with salty cotija cheese and garlic lime butter makes the perfect side for any summer barbecue! This super easy oven baked corn on the cob is a must for your next cookout!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Corn on the Cob, Oven Baked Corn on the Cob
Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp chives chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Shuck the corn by peeling back the husk and removing any remaining silks with a toothbrush
  • Melt butter and add the zest and juice of the lime and the garlic
  • Brush ears of corn with butter and cover with husks
  • Bake for 30 minutes
  • Remove corn from oven, peel back husks, and brush with remaining butter
  • Sprinkle cheese and herbs over corn

Notes

  • If you can't find cotija cheese, feta cheese would be a good substitute
  • Substitute your favorite herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg