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Home » Vegetables » 25+ Corn Recipes to Make This Summer (savory AND sweet!)

25+ Corn Recipes to Make This Summer (savory AND sweet!)

Jul 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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I live in New England now, but I grew up in Illinois – which basically means corn (and deep dish pizza) is in my blood.

There is so much more that can be done with corn than just eating it off the cob!

25+ Corn Recipes for Your Summer

This list will give you so many amazing ideas, such as:

  • The best way to boil corn (I’ve been doing this myself forever)
  • How to air fry corn (it’s true, it can be done!)
  • Including corn in your dessert (not kidding, it’s so good)
  • And featuring corn in many creative, savory dishes
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1) The Best Boiled Corn on the Cob
2) Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
3) Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos
4) Roasted Tomato, Corn, And Zucchini Flatbread Pizza
5) Corn Ice Cream
6) Crispy Southern Corn Fritters
7) Sweet Corn Bruschetta
8) Corn Fries
9) Easy Corn Chowder
10) Street Corn Kimchi Pancake
11) Corn Queso Dip
12) Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli
13) Savory Cornbread Waffles
14) Cornbread Taco Casserole
15) Sweet Corn and Zucchini Risotto
16) Corn and Cauliflower Soup
17) Honey Skillet Cornbread (with corn inside!)
18) Sweet Corn Fritters
19) Black Bean Corn Salsa
20) Smoky Southwestern Potato and Corn Chowder
21) Fresh Corn Muffins with Basil
22) Summer Pasta Salad
23) Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas
24) Grilled Mexican Street Corn
25) Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese
26) Quick and Easy Mexican Corn Dip

1) The Best Boiled Corn on the Cob

It’s so simple, but this is the best way to make Boiled Corn on the Cob that brings out its sweet corn flavor. It’s quite possibly the most iconic food of summer!

Get the recipe on House of Nash Eats

2) Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is one of the easiest recipes you’ll make in your air fryer. The corn turns out perfectly roasted and juicy and it’s ready in just 15 minutes. It’s a delicious side dish to go with your summer grilling!

Get the recipe on Crumb Top Baking

3) Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Corn tortillas are loaded with flavorful shredded chicken, a charred corn salsa, and topped with a hearty drizzle of avocado cilantro lime sauce and crumbled cotija cheese. They’re Mexican street corn turned into tacos!

Get the recipe on Stress Baking

4) Roasted Tomato, Corn, And Zucchini Flatbread Pizza

This Roasted Tomato, Corn, and Zucchini Flatbread Pizza is what late summer dreams are made of. It’s super simple and loaded with flavor! Roasted tomatoes, roasted corn, fresh zucchini, and a heavy dose of cheese – so much summer goodness on one pizza!

Get the recipe on Blue Bowl Recipes

5) Corn Ice Cream

This creamy and rich ice cream is made with sweet summer corn, vanilla and rich sour cream creating the perfect smooth texture.

Get the recipe on Grandbaby Cakes

6) Crispy Southern Corn Fritters

Learn how to make the best Southern Corn Fritters with this quick and easy recipe. Fresh, frozen, or canned corn is mixed with a cheesy batter and pan fried to crispy perfection. Serve these tasty bites as an appetizer or side dish along with sour cream or aioli!

Get the recipe on Evolving Table

7) Sweet Corn Bruschetta

Add some sweetness to your menu is with this Sweet Corn Bruschetta! Made with creamy ricotta, avocado and sweet corn, it’s perfect as a simple appetizer!

Get the recipe on Windy City Dinner Fairy

8) Corn Fries

Crispy French fries are topped with a Mexican Street Corn mixture then garnished with fresh cilantro and a chili Lime Crema. This recipe is so delicious and perfect for any time of year!

Get the recipe on Salt & Baker

9) Easy Corn Chowder

Corn chowder is the ultimate summer soup! It’s light and creamy, and loaded with corn, red potatoes, bacon and fresh thyme. A great way to use up all that summer corn! Includes directions for making in an Instant Pot as well as on your stove top.

Get the recipe on Stress Baking

10) Street Corn Kimchi Pancake

A great combo of street corn flavors and kimchi pancake flavors, all served it that classic kimchi pancake package. A little crispy, a little chewy, and the fresh summer corn popping in your mouth as you take a bite.

Get the recipe on The Food In My Beard

11) Corn Queso Dip

Corn Queso Dip is the perfect dip for your next Mexican fiesta or tailgating party. It’s deliciously rich & creamy with a hint of spice and delicious corn flavor.

Get the recipe on Platings + Pairings

12) Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli

Crispy and a touch spicy, these Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli make for the best simple summer appetizer. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have a batch of golden crisp corn fritters seasoned with jalapeño, garlic, and chive. Serve these fun summer bites with creamy chipotle honey aioli to balance out the heat. The best, slightly addicting, summer appetizer that will be equally great for upcoming fall game days.

Get the recipe on Half-Baked Harvest

13) Savory Cornbread Waffles

These savory waffles are a great breakfast for dinner recipe! Kid Friendly and easy to prep ahead, these Cornbread Waffles are served with shredded cheddar cheese, your favorite salsa, and eggs!

Get the recipe on The Gingered Whisk

14) Cornbread Taco Casserole

This Cornbread Taco Casserole is made with simple ingredients like canned vegetables, cornbread mix, and ground beef or turkey. The casserole base is saucy, flavorful, and topped with fluffy cornbread! It’s a quick dinner the whole family will love – and it makes a great freezer meal!

Get the recipe on Blue Bowl Recipes

15) Sweet Corn and Zucchini Risotto

This vegetarian sweet corn and zucchini risotto recipe is such a great way to enjoy summer produce- the zucchini is grated, so it melts into every bite while still maintaining a great texture, and the corn cobs are used to add flavor and starch to the broth base.

Get the recipe on Bowl of Delicious

16) Corn and Cauliflower Soup

This vegan roasted corn and cauliflower soup is a simple, hearty, and wholesome soup!

Get the recipe on Salt & Lavender

17) Honey Skillet Cornbread (with corn inside!)

Adapted from my favorite cornbread recipe, this honey skillet cornbread combines crunchy cornmeal, corn, butter, and delicious honey. Unlike traditional unsweetened cornbread, this skillet cornbread includes natural honey which complements the cornmeal’s flavor. Bake in a cast iron skillet for wonderfully crispy cornmeal edges!

Get the recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction

18) Sweet Corn Fritters

These sweet corn fritters are crisp and golden on the outside, and warm and soft on the inside. They taste like delicious balls of cornbread heaven!

Get the recipe on The Cozy Cook

19) Black Bean Corn Salsa

This Black Bean Corn Salad is so embarrassingly easy to make (no cooking!), summery fresh, and even good for us, it feels 100% like cheating. Let’s get away with it.

Get the recipe on Well Plated by Erin

20) Smoky Southwestern Potato and Corn Chowder

This Southwestern Potato and Corn Chowder is simple to make with leftover grilled vegetables, or start with fresh from scratch! It’s loaded with potatoes, corn, peppers, and tons of Southwest flavor!

Get the recipe on The Recipe Rebel

21) Fresh Corn Muffins with Basil

Raise your hand if you think corn muffins should have actual fresh corn in them. These Fresh Corn Muffins with Basil are packed with one of your favorite summer vegetables, fresh off the cob… Plus plenty of fresh basil, too!

Get the recipe on We Are Not Martha

22) Summer Pasta Salad

Fresh corn, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado team up with salty pancetta, garlic and cheese for an easy to make and hard to forget summer pasta salad.

Get the recipe on Hunger Thirst Play

23) Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas

The best summertime Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas. Chipotle chili seasoned chicken, charred sweet corn, and poblano peppers tossed with salsa verde. Wrap it all up in tortillas topped with two kinds of cheese and bake to golden cheesy perfection. Finish these light and healthy enchiladas off with avocado, lots of cilantro, and fresh lime. The perfect weeknight enchiladas made entirely on one sheet pan in less than an hour.

Get the recipe on Half-Baked Harvest

24) Grilled Mexican Street Corn

This grilled Mexican Street Corn (aka Elotes) recipe is classic Mexican street food at it’s best. Lightly charred corn on the cob slathered in a creamy chili, lime sauce and topped with cilantro and cotija cheese is a great side to serve at any summer cookout.

Get the recipe on House of Nash Eats

25) Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese

Mexican Street Corn is taken off the cob and tossed into this incredible mac and cheese recipe, which can be served as a side dish or vegetarian entree.

Get the recipe on Whitney Bond

26) Quick and Easy Mexican Corn Dip

This quick and easy corn dip has all the flavor of traditional Mexican street corn, but in a zesty dip that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Grab your favorite chips and get to dipping!

Get the recipe on Stress Baking

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