25 Super Scrumptious Ways to Eat Sweet Corn This Summer
Besides fresh off the cob, of course.
Crisp, sweet, and delicious, fresh corn on (or off) the cob is a summer staple. When you can get corn freshly picked from a farmers market or a roadside stand, it needs the barest amount of cooking. But it's also great grilled, where the rich charring and smoky flavor it gets is hard to beat. This humble vegetable captures the flavor of the season, which is why it pairs well with so many other great grilling recipes. Here are more than two dozen of our favorite summer corn recipes.
Grilled Corn Salad with Feta, Walnuts, and Shallot
The smokey flavor of grilled corn on the cob makes an excellent base for this sweet, spicy, and salty side salad.
Corn Cobettes With Basil Butter
The smaller-size portions make these extra grab-able (especially for little kids), but the real genius here is the basil butter.
Chile-Lime Corn Wheels
Keep the small portions, but give your corn a decidedly adult flavor profile with a drizzle of garlic-chile oil and a spritz of lime juice.
Corn Chowder
This summery chowder is best with fresh-from-the-farmer corn.
Potato Salad with Sweet Corn, Bacon, and Red Onion
The combo of bacon, sweet corn, and a tangy vinaigrette is absolutely unbeatable.
Charred Corn Salad
Forget the cob: This cheese, chili, and corn salad is the perfect addition to your summer meal.
Corn Chowder with Wild Rice
Unlike most chowders, this fresh, delicious, and hearty soup contains no cream. Ditch the bacon and butter, and it's completely vegan.
Assorted Grilled Corn Upgrades
Grilled corn is one of life's simple, delicious, and all-too-seasonal pleasures. But if you're looking to change things up—or to wow guests—try one of these smart upgrades.
Get the recipe for Truffle Oil, Garlic, and Parmesan Grilled Corn.
Get the recipe for Barbecue-Glazed Grilled Corn.
Get the recipe for Classic Herbed Butter Grilled Corn.
Get the recipe for Mexican-Style Grilled Corn with Cotija Cheese and Lime Zest.
Get the recipe for Maple-Mustard Grilled Corn with Bacon.
Corn Salad with Bacon and Honey
Bring this sweet, Southern dish to a potluck or barbecue, and you'll be lucky to get the platter back. It's that good.
Ham-and-Corn Risotto
Risotto makes for not-too-leftover-y leftovers because you can serve it in patty form the next go-round. Fry in oil or butter for a few minutes for a delicious turn of events.
Corn on the Cob with Cilantro, Cumin, and Lime Butter
A compound butter elevates this favorite summer vegetable from simple to spectacular.
Corn Cake Stacks with Aged Cheddar and Arugula
Simple yet elegant, these sweet corn cakes topped with a fresh green salad and gooey Cheddar are the ideal summer dinner.
Corn-and-Cheese Custard
Smoked Gouda, heavy cream, and eggs give this silky corn custard its satisfyingly rich taste and texture.
Corn Fritters
These crispy fritters are a great way to use fresh corn.
Grilled Flank Steak with Corn Relish
A simple corn relish spiked with lime, jalapeños, and red onion adds citrusy heat to tender slices of marinated flank steak, one of the most flavorful—and economical—cuts of beef.
Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip
Made with everyday pantry staples and kernels cut straight from the cob, these airy fritters will get eaten up as fast as you can fry them.
Get the recipe for Corn Fritters.
Get the recipe for Yogurt Dip.
Corn-Stuffed Tomatoes
When summer produce reaches its peak, why cook more than you have to? This no-fuss side dish makes the most of local corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Blueberry-Corn Muffins
Just-picked corn, plump blueberries, and a dusting of raw sugar kick this basic corn muffin up a notch.
Spicy Corn on the Cob
Add some pep to your grilled corn on the cob with ground chipotle, lime, and Manchego cheese.
Texas Corn Casserole
More than just a traditional cornbread, this sweet, creamy, corn-based casserole is packed with other delicious ingredients, like bell pepper and scallion, but is just as easy to make.
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