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Pesto corn on the cob recipe

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Perfectly cooked corn on the cob, coated with the most delicious pesto butter and topped with a generous helping of vegetarian Parmesan cheese, we know you are going to love our pesto corn on the cob! This corn recipe is so easy to make, and it makes a tasty change from the traditional butter corn on the cob!

Three corn on the cobs with pesto butter and Parmesan on them, basil leaves on the side.

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Why you’ll love this easy corn on the cob recipe

  • Quick and so easy to make, you don’t need to be an experienced chef to make them!
  • Perfect for summer parties, BBQs, and game nights.
  • You can use grilled corn or oven roasted corn on the cob.
  • They are real crowd pleasers, even the kids love them!
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

If you love to eat corn on the cob, then you have got a real treat in store! Fresh and bursting with pesto cheesy flavor, this is definitely a sweetcorn that becomes a firm favorite!

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, olive oil, corn on the cob, pesto, vegetarian Parmesan, fresh basil. and butter.

We love trying out lots of different flavors, you should check out our air fryer Mexican street corn recipe!

What do I serve pesto corn with?

Basil pesto corn is great as a standalone snack or as part of a larger meal.

Serve it with a veggie burger or vegan chicken burger.

Eat them with sweet potato fries, air fryer zucchini fries, and sweet baked potato.

They make great additions to mashed potato fritters, vegetable fritters, or zucchini fritters.

Do I need to make my own pesto?

No, you don’t need to make your own pesto if you are in a hurry.

But it does taste better than store bought.

A lot better.

It’ll take just 15 minutes and the following ingredients to make homemade basil pesto.

Vegetarian Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, garlic, toasted pine nuts, blanched almonds, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.

You’ll need to throw it in the food processor to blitz it, but once it’s made, it’s made.

And you will forever love pesto!

A plate with sweet corn on the cob with pesto butter, Parmesan and chopped basil leaves, corn holders and some fresh basil leaves.

The beauty of homemade pesto is that not only can you make pesto butter with it, but you can make other recipes.

Pesto pasta and pesto aioli are just two delicious recipes that you can try.

You can also freeze it.

I batch make pesto, and then transfer it into ice cube trays.

Each pesto ice cube becomes a portion and it’s easy to just grab them when I need them.

You really should try it.

How do I store it?

Your corn on the cob will store for up to 3 days when covered and placed in the fridge.

It will also freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Make ahead
    Make the pesto butter the day before you need it and store it in the fridge, taking it out an hour before you need it to enable it to soften.
  • Storage
    Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.
Sweet corn with chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

More easy recipes for you to try

If you love our pesto corn, you should check out these easy recipes!

  • Air fryer Mexican street corn
  • Sweetcorn fritters
  • Peri peri fries
  • Dirty fries
  • Vegetable fritters

How to make pesto corn on the cob with step by step instructions

Making our pesto corn recipe is easy if you follow our step by step instructions.

Oven cooked corn on the cob

Preheat your oven to 400°F/205°C.

Brush your cobs with oil and place them on a baking sheet.

Cook them until they are tender, approximately 25 minutes.

Grilled corn on the cob

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Brush your fresh corn with olive oil and grill, turning every minute, until they are tender and slightly charred, approximately 8 – 10 minutes.

Four sweet corn on the cobs on a baking sheet, cooked.
Brush olive oil over the corn and cook for 25 minutes.
Pesto butter mixed together in a small bowl.
Mix basil pesto and butter together.

While the corn is cooking, add butter and pesto to a small bowl and mix them together.

When the corn on the cobs has cooked, remove them from the oven or grill.

Spread the pesto butter over them and sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil leaves.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pesto corn on the cob on a plate with fresh basil leaves by them.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our pesto corn and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please leave a comment below or feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Corn on the cob with pesto butter on a plate.
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Pesto corn on the cob recipe

Insanely tasty pesto corn on the cob that is SO easy to make! Topped with fresh basil and Parmesan, this is the perfect tasty appetizer or side. Great for the whole family to enjoy on game nights, summer BBQs, or for a family dinner. Your family and friends will love it!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4
Calories96
Course: Appetizer, Nibbles, Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Baking sheet
Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 Corn on the cobs shucked and cleaned
  • 2 tbsp Pesto
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp Basil leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Pre heat youroven to 400°F/205°C
  • Brush the corn with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet and cook until tender, approximately 25 minutes
    1 tbsp Olive oil
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl add pesto and butter, and mix together
    2 tbsp Pesto, 1 tbsp Butter
  • When cooked, remove the cobs from the oven and spread the pesto butter mixture equally over the cobs, sprinkle vegetarian Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves, serve immediately and enjoy!
    2 tbsp Vegetarian Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp Basil leaves

Notes

Make ahead
Make the pesto butter the day before you need it and store it in the fridge, taking it out an hour before you need it to enable it to soften
Storage
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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