Easy Grilling Recipes That Are Perfect for Summertime
July 31, 2023
Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
Ingredients
8 large ears of sweet corn in husks
½ cup butter, softened
1½ teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
Time
Prep time: 5 minutes + soak time
Total time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Directions
In a large stockpot, cover corn in husks with cold water. Soak for 30 minutes and then drain.
Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine the butter, lime zest, cilantro, salt and pepper into a bowl and mix.
Once the corn is done grilling, carefully peel back husks and discard silk. Spread butter mixture over corn.
If desired, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers
Ingredients
¾ cup ranch salad dressing
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons pepper
4 pounds ground chicken
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 brioche hamburger buns, split
Time
Prep time: 15 minutes + chill time
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
Directions
In a large bowl, mix the salad dressing, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves and pepper. Add chicken and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into sixteen ½"-thick patties. Brush both sides of the patty with oil and refrigerate, covered, for 15 minutes to allow patties to firm up.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4" from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°F.
Serve on brioche buns with toppings as desired, including a slice of cheese, pickles, tomato slices, lettuce leaves, sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado and ranch dip.
Bananas Foster on the Grill
Ingredients
4 small, ripe bananas, unpeeled
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons hot caramel ice cream topping
2 cups vanilla ice cream
8 vanilla wafers, crushed
Time
Prep time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Directions
Trim ends and cut unpeeled bananas lengthwise; place on oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until peel is dark brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, in a small cast-iron skillet, combine butter, syrup and caramel topping; place on grill rack. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Remove peel from bananas; cut each half crosswise. Place ice cream in dessert dishes; top with bananas. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with crushed wafers.
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