If you’re not limiting your corn recipes to just plain old corn-on-the-cob, then let us be your guide to semifreddos, sheet pan recipes, and so many more options that put those yellow kernels to use. Whether you like your corn on the cob or off, we have the perfect recipe to accompany any picnic, weeknight dinner, or even workday lunch. From Spicy Mexican Street Corn to Summer Corn Chowder, it’s time to embrace these juicy ears of flavor!
Best Corn Recipes On and Off the Cob
Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad
Green shishito peppers join sweet corn kernels alongside avocado slices, Cojita cheese, and pepitas covered in a vinaigrette. It’s an easy salad to make for lunch or serve as a big bowl of goodness for your next summer get-together.
Corn Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Who needs baby back ribs when you can have Corn Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce? Crunch into these fun, finger-licking good appetizers topped with a seasoning blend and homemade BBQ sauce. Just a few minutes on the grill and you’ve got the perfect side to burgers, ribs, or any other summer cookout food. They’re also great as a vegetarian entree.
Corn Pudding Cakes
Two different types of corn make our Corn Pudding Cakes simply addictive. Think of these cakes as cornbread with a bit of creamed corn goodness. Plus, you can even use a cookie cutter to cut the cakes into any shape you choose.
Not Your Mama’s Cornbread Recipe by Vishwesh Bhatt
We mean it when we say this is Not Your Mama’s Cornbread. Instead, it uses a cast iron pan, chili powder, and jalapeño chiles for a classic recipe with a kick. It’s rustic and warming but still allows room for some customizing with different sauces, butters, and jams on top.
Sweet Corn Semifreddo
Corn in dessert? It may not be your first thought for a corn recipe, but we promise our Sweet Corn Semifreddo will change your mind. Just imagine naturally sweet corn, gooey caramel, crisp honeycomb candy, and gingerbread crust pieces coming together to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Summer Scallops and Corn Sheet Pan Supper
One pan makes this Summer Scallops and Corn recipe preparation and clean up a breeze. A quick trip to the farmer’s market will prepare you for a sizzling dish of scallops, fresh-shucked corn, zucchini or yellow squash, jalapeños, and cumin seeds. Plus, the sheet pan only needs to cook for 35 minutes before dinner is served.
Spicy Mexican Street Corn
You can’t have a list of corn recipes without including Mexican Street Corn! This spicy take on a delicious, traditional street food uses chipotle pepper in the deliciously creamy topping. Try it with tacos for dinner or on its own for an appetizer or quick snack.
Sweet Potato and Corn Fritters
Looking for a nutritious snack or side dish? Sweet Potato and Corn Fritters are a crunchy treat that you can dip in ranch, sour cream, or any sauce of your choosing. You can also get creative with seasonings in case you enjoy a bit of heat or prefer an herb blend.
Easy Mexican Corn Fritters
Stick of eating Mexican street corn on the cob? Try it fritter-style instead in a simple, handheld shape. Just don’t forget to have slices of lime available for a bit of tangy flavor. We do have to say though, the topping of Cotija cheese is the best part.
Lentil-Asparagus-Corn Salad
Need a quick recipe that’s filling enough to get you through the day? Our Lentil-Asparagus-Corn Salad uses fresh produce and a homemade Lemon-Honey Cayenne Dressing to please your taste buds and give you a helping of nutrients.
Summer Corn Chowder
You may not think of having chowder in the summer but this take on Corn Chowder was made for the season of the sun. It’s creamy and full of potatoes, veggies, seasonings, herbs, and of course, corn straight off the cob.
Grilled Sweet Corn Salad
Need a large batch salad to make for your summer picnic or BBQ? Cook up a Grilled Sweet Corn Salad that’ll have guests coming back for seconds and thirds. The best part is that it takes less than 10 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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