The best corn recipes

Sweet, juicy corn ripens during the warmer months. This summer vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways: on the cob or in kernels, with or without the husks, grilled, baked, or boiled—corn is delicious in any form.

Fried Corn "Confetti"

Use the best summer corn in Ina Garten's recipe. Cook the kernels with onions and bell peppers, then toss with fresh herbs.

Grilled Corn and Bean Salad

Combine corn, beans, and fresh vegetables in a colorful salad. Enhance the flavor with Valerie Bertinelli's zesty dressing, featuring hot sauce and lime juice.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter

Tyler Florence soaks corn cobs in water before placing them on a hot grill. The corn is ready when it's tender to the touch. Remove it from the grill, carefully peel off the husks by bending them down, and discard the silky silk. Tie the husks in a knot on each cob for easy handling. Toss the cobs in lime butter and queso fresco, then sprinkle with a homemade spice mix featuring ancho chili powder.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Guy makes a hearty summer salad with grilled sweet corn, black beans, and other vegetables.

Fresh boiled corn salad

Ina loves making this salad during corn season. Submerging the lightly cooked corn in ice water not only stops the cooking process but also preserves its beautiful yellow color.

Mexican-style corn (street food)

Sunny Anderson's grilled corn is inspired by San Antonio street food. Brush the grilled corn with a mixture of mayonnaise, chili powder, and garlic.

Raw corn salad with tomatoes

This light salad makes the most of summer corn and tomatoes.

Mexican-style shredded corn

This recipe combines the ingredients for traditional Mexican corn (elote) into a salad.

Corn on the cob in the oven

Roast fresh corn directly on the oven rack, with the husks still on, for an easy, one-ingredient side dish.

Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Chili, and Cotija Cheese

Bobby grills the corn in the leaves to prevent it from burning. Then he removes the kernels and tosses them with cotija cheese, lime juice and zest, ancho chili powder, and crème fraîche.

Corn on the cob with jalapeno and lime

Rachael Ray rubs grilled corn with tangy butter, lime, garlic, and paprika for an easy Mexican-inspired side dish.



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Pappardelle with corn and cherry tomatoes

This quick pasta sauce is full of summer flavors: it's made with corn and tomatoes.

Panzanella with grilled corn

Traditional panzanella is infused with Latin American flavors. For a healthy dish, use plenty of fresh vegetables and whole-grain bread, and for added heat, leave the chili peppers in the seeds.

Summer corn salad

The base of this simple salad is fresh corn and tomato.

Boiled corn on the cob with parmesan

Add a hint of umami flavor to juicy sweet corn by tossing it with a mixture of Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil while it's still hot.

Corn and cheese chowder in bread bowls

Ree Drummond makes this hearty soup special by adding creamy Monterey and tangy Jack cheese. They melt beautifully and complement the sweet corn. For a hearty meal, serve the soup in a bread bowl.

Street food: Indian corn salad

This is one of the most popular and, at the same time, simplest street food dishes in India. Corn is slowly roasted on the cob over hot coals, seasoned with salt, cayenne pepper, and fresh lime juice. The dish is very similar to Mexican corn (elote), mixed with salty, creamy cotija cheese.

Grilled corn on the cob with garlic butter, fresh lime and cheese

Bobby grills the corn, removing the silks and rewrapping the husks. When the corn is done, brush it with garlic butter, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and squeeze a squeeze of lime over it.

Mexican-style grilled corn on the cob

Tyler coats grilled corn with a dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cilantro, then sprinkles it with Parmesan cheese.

Creamed Cornbread

Alton Brown says this creamed corn bread requires a very hot cast iron skillet. Serve the bread in the skillet or invert it onto a plate.

Risotto with grilled corn

In this risotto, corn plays two roles: the cobs are used for the broth in which Geoffrey Zakarian cooks the rice, and the grilled kernels are added at the very end.

Hot corn dip

Follow Trisha Yearwood's advice and use a can of Mexican corn for this recipe. Combined with chopped green chiles, this corn adds a vibrant flavor to the warm, cheesy dip.

Roasted Corn and Bean Salsa with Oven-Baked Corn Chips

Sandra Lee's colorful, zesty salsa is delicious paired with crispy baked corn chips.

Spicy Grilled Corn

Melissa De Arabian gives corn on the cob a bold flavor by coating it with butter mixed with smoked paprika and red pepper flakes before grilling it in foil.

Corn on the Cob Casserole with Bell and Hot Peppers

For Ree's tender casserole, use fresh sweet corn. Red pepper and jalapeño add a touch of heat and rich flavor.

Summer salad with grilled corn

Sunny dresses a simple corn, onion, and endive salad with freshly squeezed lime juice. The bitterness of the endive balances the sweetness of the corn.

Corn on the cob casserole

When removing kernels from the cob, the Neelys preserve the juice that runs off the cob, adding it to milk, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese as a natural thickener.

Grilled corn in butter with chili, lime and cheese

In just 10 minutes, you can make Mexican-style grilled corn topped with cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.

Warm corn and wheat grain salad

Farro (spelt) can be found in the whole grain section at grocery stores or health food stores (next to quinoa). But if you can't find it, use pearl barley for this simple summer salad.

Creamed Corn with Chili and Lime

This dish is inspired by Mexican elote—corn on the cob, typically grilled and topped with butter, mayonnaise, and cheese. This healthy whole-grain side dish is packed with enticing flavors, and using frozen corn makes it a year-round treat.

Corn and cheese crumble

This crumble is inspired by elote (Mexican grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder, and lime juice, served at street food establishments). It's especially delicious in summer and pairs well with grilled chicken.

Corn and pumpkin pudding

This delicious side dish gets a special twist with the addition of pumpkin. Not only does it add a vibrant flavor and vitamins, but its delicate texture pairs beautifully with the crunchy corn kernels.







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