This isn't just corn on the cob; it's the side dish that's about to steal the show. Get ready to upgrade your grilled corn from a forgotten afterthought to the absolute star of the barbecue!
Let's be honest. When it comes to BBQ sides, corn on the cob is always on the team, but it's rarely the MVP. It's just... there. Well, tonight, we're giving corn the promotion it so richly deserves. We're about to make it compliment our Fourth of July spread- Complimenting a BBQ dish and delicious appetizer that looks like fireworks!
How? By taking inspiration from two of the most delicious things on the planet—the savory, crunchy magic of a New York everything bagel and the southern, sweet-spicy bliss of hot honey—and smashing them together. It sounds a little wild, I know. But this is the kind of delicious chaos that just works.
The experience is a complete flavor firework. You get the pop of the sweet, smoky grilled corn, then a kick from the hot honey butter, and finally— that savory, garlicky, crunchy explosion from the everything bagel seasoning. It's sweet, spicy, savory, and crunchy all at once. This is the side dish that will have everyone at the party asking, "What is in this?!"
Everything Bagel Hot Honey Grilled Corn
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients
4 ears of fresh corn, husks and silk removed
4 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy)
2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Process/Steps
Get Your Grill Hot: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F or 200-230°C). Make sure the grates are clean.
Grill the Corn: Place the shucked corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the kernels are tender and you have some nice char marks on all sides. A little char is a good thing—it adds a fantastic smoky flavor.
Make the Hot Honey Butter: While the corn is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, stir in the honey and the red pepper flakes. That's it. You just made hot honey butter. Easy, right?
Put It All Together: As soon as the corn is done, transfer it to a platter. Immediately brush the hot honey butter generously over all sides of each ear of corn. The hot corn will help keep the butter melted and absorb all that goodness.
The Grand Finale: While the butter is still wet, sprinkle the Everything Bagel Seasoning all over the corn. Be generous! The seasoning will stick to the butter. Make sure to rotate the ears to get them fully coated in that savory, crunchy magic. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Estimate
This estimate is per ear of corn, prepared as directed, and is calculated using the USDA FoodData Central database.
Calories: 265
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
Total Sugars: 23 g
Protein: 3.5 g
This is quite possibly the easiest, fastest way to make the best corn of your life. It's the perfect, unexpected side dish to bring to any cookout. Happy grilling!
