Grilled Corn with Honey-Ancho Chile Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Grilled Corn with Honey-Ancho Chile Butter
45 min.
8
190kcal

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There's nothing quite like the sweet, smoky flavor of grilled corn during the warmer months, and our Grilled Corn with Honey-Ancho Chile Butter is sure to be a standout side dish at your next barbecue or gathering. This delicious recipe brings together the sweetness of fresh corn with the rich, buttery goodness of a flavorful compound butter infused with smoky ancho chile powder and a hint of honey. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will have your guests eagerly anticipating the first bite!

Not only is this dish vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also captures the essence of summer in every bite. Imagine sinking your teeth into perfectly charred kernels, enhanced by the zesty spices and the light sweetness of honey. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats, tossing it into a fresh salad, or enjoying it as a solo indulgence, this grilled corn is incredibly versatile and satisfying.

With prep and cooking time totaling just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this standout side dish without spending hours in the kitchen. The best part? The honey-ancho butter can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to develop beautifully. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy, flavorful recipe that will transport them to a sun-soaked backyard fiesta!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ancho chile powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  •  ears of corn husked
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • tablespoons butter unsalted divided room temperature (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small skilletover medium-low heat.
  2. Add chile powderand cumin; stir 10 seconds.
  3. Transfer tomedium bowl; stir in honey and cool.
  4. Add oregano, coarse salt, granulatedgarlic, onion powder, and 6 tablespoonsbutter to butter mixture.
  5. Mix until smooth.DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature.
  6. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).Grill corn until charred in spots, turningoften, about 13 minutes.
  7. Transfer corn toplatter.
  8. Serve with honey-ancho butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories190kcal
Protein6.33%
Fat55.45%
Carbs38.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.41
Glycemic Load
1.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.9291304103706%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.37kcal
9.52%
Fat:12.78g
19.65%
Saturated Fat:7.51g
46.97%
Carbohydrates:19.81g
6.6%
Net Carbohydrates:17.56g
6.39%
Sugar:7.89g
8.76%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:177.44mg
7.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.28g
6.56%
Vitamin A:819.96IU
16.4%
Folate:38.96µg
9.74%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.68%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.15%
Magnesium:36.52mg
9.13%
Fiber:2.25g
9%
Phosphorus:88.59mg
8.86%
Vitamin B3:1.74mg
8.68%
Potassium:275.03mg
7.86%
Vitamin C:6.18mg
7.49%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.74%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.5%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.34%
Iron:0.88mg
4.86%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.31%
Copper:0.07mg
3.29%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.95%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Selenium:0.96µg
1.36%
Calcium:13.35mg
1.33%
Source:Epicurious