Basil Corn on the Cob

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
6 large ears sweet corn in husks
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. sugar
Dash salt
Dash garlic salt
1 c. fresh basil leaves
Lime wedges

Directions:
Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 inch of bottoms; remove silk.  In a small bowl, combine the butter, dried basil, sugar, salt and garlic salt; spread over corn.  Place basil leaves over butter mixture.  Rewrap corn husks and secure with kitchen string.  Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water.  Soak for 20 minutes; drain.

Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often.  Serve with lime wedges.

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