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Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Nothing beats fresh, in-season corn-on-the-cob. Although there’s lots of ways to cook up sweet corn, I love to add just a bit of flavor, wrap it in foil and toss it into my Char-Broil Big Easy. In no time I am enjoying delicious, sweet, juicy corn.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, corn-on-the-cob, packets
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 193kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn shucked and cut in halves

For Mexican-style corn

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • lime juice
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

For Italian-style corn

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
  • lemon juice
  • parsley chopped, for garnish

For Smoky corn

Instructions

For Mexican-style corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Cotija cheese, cayenne pepper and lime juice.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

For Italian-style corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

For Smoky corn

  • Place corn on small sheets of foil.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with smoky paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

Notes

You can fit 2 halved ears of corn in the basket of the Big Easy. Add a bunk bed basket to double the amount of cooking area or a cooking rack to make 6 or more ears at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1908IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg