Grilled corn is one of our favorite summer foods. It's magic at its simplest, topped with a pat of butter and seasoned with salt. Do anything more and you'll have a revelatory experience at your next cookout—and impress your friends as they shout, "Is that corn wrapped in bacon?!" Of course it is.
We brainstormed six delicious ways to top an ear of corn all summer long.
PESTO & PARM CORN
Is there anything that pesto doesn't make better? Corn included. Grill corn, then slather with pesto and top with Parm.
BACON-WRAPPED CORN
Wrap each ear in two to three strips, then grill until charred. (If you're worried about a grease fire from the fatty bacon, you can wrap in foil first.)
FETA & CAESAR CORN
Caesar dressing tastes delish on most vegetables, corn included. Grill corn, then drizzle with caesar and top with crumbled feta.
BUFFALO WING CORN
Frank's Red Hot + butter = HEAVEN. Grill corn, then smother with Frank's (honestly, the more, the better) and top with butter.
BBQ SAUCE & POTATO CHIP CORN
Because a little crunch is always a good thing. Grill corn, then smother with bbq sauce and top with crumbled potato chips.
OLD BAY & MAYO
Old Bay deserves a place in all summer foods. Stir together mayo with Old Bay, then spread on grilled corn.
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