Roasted Corn on the Cob with Jalapeno Butter

You are probably asking yourself is there anything this girl doesn't use jalapenos in? And the answer is I put them wherever they fit in! What can I say? They grow in my garden so I always have them on hand, fo' free! And I love them. This recipe is a ode to a corn that I have had out except not really that similar. They deep fried it and it didn't have jalapenos. But it's a similar idea...in theory. Fresh, sweet corn on the cob is a summer essential! It's also crazy cheap! It doesn't need much work either. All you need it melting butter dripping off your chin as you bite in and you are in heaven! Such a great summer cook out side dish. You can also grill it (minus the husk) and get a nice char on the corn. Either way it's fabulous! Enjoy!

Ingredients

3-4 fresh ears of corn on the cob (husk and silk intact) Note: I only made 1 cob but there was plenty of extra butter

1/2 stick butter

1 jalapeno

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (or lime but I only had lemon)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Optional: parmesan cheese, cilantro or parsley

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. No boiling water necessary, yay!! Assemble your ingredients like this...

Place the corn and jalapeno directly on the oven rack and bake for 30 minutes or until soft. The husk will keep the corn from drying out and burning.

While the corn is roasting allow the butter to soften at room temperature. No picture necessary. 

Once the jalapeno and corn are softened remove from oven. The jalapeno finished a few minutes before the corn but it depends on size. In a food processor (or bowl), blend together softened butter, diced jalapeno, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.

Start to...

Finish!

The husk on the corn will be slightly brown and firm. 

Peel the husk and silk back from the cob. The husk and silk will peel right away from the corn.

Coat the corn with the jalapeno butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cilantro (optional). 

This side dish goes well with almost anything! Seafood, chicken, steak, it compliments it all! Don't forget the coleslaw (my fav!) for the perfect summer plate.