Four golden yellow corn cobs sit on a large, rustic, white serving platter. Each cob is generously slathered with butter that sparkles with finely chopped vibrant green herbs, crumbles of snowy white feta cheese just barely melting from the heat of the corn, and speckles of pink peppercorns. Bright green sprigs of fresh herbs like dill, mint and parsley are randomly scattered around for a garden-fresh appeal.

Mediterranean Feta-Herb Buttered Corn

Name: Mediterranean Feta-Herb Buttered Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn husks and silk removed; 1 cup feta cheese crumbled; 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened; 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped; 1 tablespoon mint leaves finely chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns crushed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest none; 1 tablespoon olive oil none; to taste salt none

Fresh corn with tangy, herb-infused feta butter.

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · August 13, 2024

A little about this dish

Inspired by the rich flavours of the Mediterranean, this recipe gives a twist to classically American corn on the cob. Our star ingredients are summer fresh corn, feta cheese and a vibrant mix of herbs including dill, mint, and parsley to create a tangy, creamy feta and herb butter that takes this beloved side dish to new, gourmet heights.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ears of corn — 4 — husks and silk removed
Feta cheese — 1 cup — crumbled
Unsalted butter — 1/2 cup — softened
Fresh dill — 1 tablespoon — finely chopped
Mint leaves — 1 tablespoon — finely chopped
Parsley — 1 tablespoon — finely chopped
Pink peppercorns — 1/2 teaspoon — crushed
Lemon zest — 1/2 teaspoon — none
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon — none
Salt — to taste — none

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌽🚰🔥

Bring a pot of salted water to boil, then add the corn cobs and boil for 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2 — 🧀🧈🌿🍋

In a bowl, mix together the feta cheese, softened butter, dill, mint, parsley, crushed pink peppercorns, and lemon zest until well combined.
Step 3 — 🌽🔥💦

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the corn cobs and grill them, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until they start to char slightly.
Step 4 — 🌽🧈🧂

Remove from the grill and while still hot, generously smear the feta-herb butter over the corn. It will start to melt and seep into the kernels in the most inviting way. Season with a sprinkle of salt if required and serve.

A final fox tip

Reinvent this dish each time with different herbs to suit your taste. You can also roll the buttered corn in additional feta or herbs to make it extra decadent. This dish is sure to stand out on the plate and on your feed, making it the star of your summer BBQs.