If you’re looking for the ultimate summer side dish, this steakhouse style grilled corn is smoky, buttery, savory, and packed with bold flavor. Sweet grilled corn gets slathered with a rich compound butter made with garlic, tangy blue cheese, and steakhouse seasoning for that classic steakhouse-inspired taste right at home.
This easy grilled corn recipe pairs perfectly with grilled steak, burgers, chicken, barbecue ribs, or backyard cookouts. The compound butter melts into every charred bite of corn for an irresistible side dish everyone will rave about.
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Why You’ll Love This Steakhouse Style Grilled Corn
- Easy to make on the grill
- Loaded with rich steakhouse flavor
- Perfect side dish for summer cookouts
- Great with steak, burgers, and barbecue
- Smoky, buttery, garlicky, and savory
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Grilled Corn:
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husked
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Steakhouse Compound Butter:
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon steakhouse seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
How to Make Steakhouse Style Grilled Corn
Step 1: Make the Compound Butter
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic, blue cheese, and steakhouse seasoning until fully combined.
Transfer the butter mixture to plastic wrap and roll into a log shape if desired. Refrigerate while the corn grills.
Step 2: Prep the Corn
Brush the corn lightly with olive oil on all sides.
Step 3: Grill the Corn
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning every few minutes until lightly charred and tender.
Step 4: Slather with Butter
While the corn is still hot, generously spread the blue cheese garlic compound butter over each ear of corn.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
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Steakhouse Style Grilled Corn with Blue Cheese Garlic Butter
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 SERVINGS 1x
Description
Smoky grilled corn slathered with rich blue cheese garlic compound butter and bold steakhouse seasoning. This easy steakhouse-inspired side dish is perfect for summer grilling, BBQs, and steak dinners.
Ingredients
For the Corn
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husked
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Blue Cheese Garlic Butter
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon steakhouse seasoning
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, blue cheese crumbles, and steakhouse seasoning until fully combined.
- Brush the corn lightly with olive oil on all sides.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning every few minutes until tender and lightly charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and immediately spread the blue cheese garlic butter generously over each ear of corn.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the butter mixture.
- Top with extra blue cheese crumbles before serving.
- Pairs perfectly with grilled steak, burgers, chicken, or BBQ ribs.
- Prep Time: 10 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Tips for the Best Grilled Corn
- Use fresh sweet corn for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the butter soften completely so it mixes smoothly.
- Want extra smoky flavor? Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the butter.
- Crumble extra blue cheese over the top before serving.
- Grill the corn directly over the flame for the best char marks.
Variations
Bacon Blue Cheese Corn
Top with crispy chopped bacon for even more steakhouse flavor.
Spicy Steakhouse Corn
Add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the butter.
Herb Butter Corn
Mix fresh chives, parsley, or thyme into the compound butter.
What to Serve with Steakhouse Grilled Corn
This grilled corn pairs perfectly with:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the compound butter ahead of time?
Yes! The butter can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Can I use frozen corn?
Fresh corn is best, but thawed frozen corn on the cob can work in a pinch.
What steakhouse seasoning works best?
Any bold steak seasoning blend works great, especially ones with garlic, pepper, onion, and herbs.
Storage
Store leftover grilled corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the grill, in the oven, or microwave until warmed through.
Final Thoughts
This steakhouse style grilled corn with blue cheese garlic butter is one of those unforgettable side dishes that tastes restaurant-quality but is incredibly simple to make at home. The smoky char from the grill combined with the creamy blue cheese butter creates the perfect balance of savory summer flavor. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or serving steak night dinner, this grilled corn recipe is guaranteed to steal the show.
