Name: Kicked-Up Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 Corn on the Cob; 2 Tablespoons Butter (more or less); 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise (more or less); 1/2 teaspoon BBQ Spice Blend (more of less); 1 tablespoon Smokey Paprika; 1 tablespoon Salt (more or less to taste); Dash Cayenne Pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Oregano (or Italian seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Curry Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed

Get the flavor of grilled corn on the cob without firing up the grill. This Kicked-Up Corn on the Cob is amazing with our homemade BBQ Spice Blend.

Two ears of corn on the cob, seasoned and garnished with herbs, are placed on a black square plate. Small bowls of butter, seasoning, and mayo are in the background.

Table of contents

Preparing the Corn
Recipe Ingredients
Our Homemade Spice Blend Ingredients
Recipe Directions
Mom Tip
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This corn goes well with any protein like grilled chicken wings or salmon cooked in foil.

We have used fresh corn on the cob, fresh with the husk and silk already removed, and frozen corn cobs. They all work, however, fresh is always our first choice if it is available.

Preparing the Corn

Before you add the toppings, you need to cook the corn. First of all, remove the husk and silk if needed.

Usually, since we are cooking several cobs at a time, we will boil the cleaned corn. Add the corn to a large pot of boiling water, cover, reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes.

Occasionally, we will microwave the corn. Wrap the cleaned corn in a damp paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

Recipe Ingredients

Corn on the cob with mayonnaise, butter, and a homemade BBQ spice blend on a wooden surface.

Corn on the Cob
Butter
Mayonnaise
BBQ Spice Blend

Our Homemade Spice Blend Ingredients

Smokey Paprika
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Pepper
Chili Powder
Oregano or Italian Seasoning
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Curry Powder
Turmeric
Celery Seed

Recipe Directions

A peeled corn on the cob on a black plate, with small bowls of mayonnaise, seasoning, and a pat of butter nearby on a wooden table. A white and blue striped cloth is partially visible.

Step 1: Clean and cook the corn on the cob. Attach corn cob holders. Smother the warm corn with butter.

Corn on the cob seasoned with spices and garnished with herbs on a black plate, surrounded by small dishes of seasoning, butter, and sauce on a wooden table.

Step 2: Add some mayonnaise then sprinkle with the BBQ seasoning mix. Finish with a bit of chopped parsley if desired.

Mom Tip

We like to use a knife or the back of a spoon to spread the ingredients over the corn on the cob to distribute all the flavors. Or, put the ingredients on each individual plate and twirl, twirl, twirl!

Two ears of seasoned corn on the cob on a black plate, topped with creamy sauce and garnished with herbs. Small bowls with various ingredients are in the background on a wooden table.

Enjoy this Kicked Up Corn on the Cob during the summer grilling seasoning, or any time of the year!

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