Sweet Corn Recipes You'll Want to Make Tonight (2024)

Corn salad, corn risotto, corn pizza: For the Midwest, the flavor of summer is sweet corn.

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Mexican Corn Salsa

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You'll love the sweet heat of this sunny salsa. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.

Zesty Salsa Recipes

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Succotash Salad with Smoked Trout

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Michael Pearl, of Pearl Family Farm in Missouri, grew up eating succotash, a dish with origins in precolonial New England. "I slice corn off the cob," he says. "I take my onions. I take my green zucchini. I saute that in a skillet with a little bit of butter—and behold, you've got succotash." We paired the essence of his formula with smoked fish and tender lettuce for a light summer meal.

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Corn Skewers with Chimichurri

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At your next barbecue, make corn the opening act with snack-size skewers. And let butter step aside for a drizzle of chimichurri, made of red wine vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, parsley and a punch of crushed red pepper flakes. (In its native South America, this condiment typically pairs with steak. Consider your menu planned.)

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Corn Off the Cob

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This recipe is so simple. Shave the kernels off boiled sweet corn, then toss with lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, red onion and a dash of hot sauce for sass. It tastes great at any temperature.

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Blue-and-Gold Breakfast Cornbread

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Cornbread gets a makeover in this recipe that calls for blue cornmeal—find it online or at specialty stores. Served with yogurt and maple syrup, this mildly sweet cornbread makes a delicious alternative to pancakes or waffles.

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

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Fresh corn blends with canned cream-style corn for a summertime take on this favorite side dish. Toasted and buttered crushed crackers add more texture to the top of the casserole. You can use frozen whole kernel corn when fresh corn isn't available.

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Stone Fruit with Burrata and Sweet Corn

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Chefs Eric Patterson and Jen Blakeslee of The Cook's House in Traverse City, Michigan, are pros at harmonizing flavors, textures and aromas. With creamy cheese, savory corn puree, fruit, herbs and olive oil, this is a mic drop of an appetizer that's much easier than it looks.

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Verde Con Maíze Pizza

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When you've just got one ear of corn around, make this pizza with green salsa, corn and goat cheese. It's a favorite at Millsap Farm's Pizza Club parties in Springfield, Missouri.

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Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash

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This cilantro-flecked confetti salad can be served at any temperature. The Southwest-inspired dressing is mild, so the flavors of just-picked sweet corn and peppers shine through.

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Mexican Street Corn Macaroni Salad

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In Mexico, grilled corn comes coated in mayonnaise, lime, cheese and cilantro. We just added pasta, plus lots of green onion for bite. It's a macaroni salad that's anything but basic.

Scrumptious Pasta Salad Recipes

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Mustardy Grilled Corn and Sausage Kabobs

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With just 5 ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes, this colorful, family-friendly meal is sure to earn a spot in your summer weeknight dinner rotation.

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Fresh Corn Salad

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Mix sweet dressing, fresh veggies and spicy jalapeños to create a fresh-tasting potluck salad that has only 77 calories per serving.

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Summer Corn Chowder

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Sweet corn and soybeans bring a taste of summer to this hearty, healthy chowder that goes together with only a little chopping. Creamed corn adds body to the colorful bowl of soup.

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Cornmeal Griddle Cakes with Sauteed Corn

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Paired with salad, these sweet bacon-studded cakes work well as a light lunch, or you can make mini versions to serve as a party snack.

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Roasted Poblano and Corn Pizzas

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Roasting the vegetables is an extra step, but it adds incredible depth of flavor to this Latin-inflected pizza (and you have to heat up the oven anyway!). The recipe comes from the blog A Couple Cooks.

Homemade Pizza Recipes

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Indian-Spiced Grilled Corn with Butter, Lime and Cilantro

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This phenomenally good corn recipe from Janene Holig of Hot Indian in Minneapolis calls for making your own garam masala, an Indian spice blend, from whole spices that you toast and grind. It's not hard and produces the freshest spice flavor. But if you don't have a spice grinder, you can make the blend using pre-ground spices—or just purchase garam masala (available at large supermarkets or specialty stores) and give it a quick toast to release the oils.

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Fresh Corn Risotto with Wild Rice and Pancetta

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This dish is perfect for entertaining. Get guests involved: One can stir the risotto while another tosses a salad. Don't rush risotto; it takes time and stirring.

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Chicken and Corn Hash Brown Bake

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This comfort food hotdish offers a twist on the usual hash brown casserole. Try it for everyday meals as well as potlucks!

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Sweet Corn Bruschetta

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Trade bruschetta's traditional tomato for sunny sweet corn in this quick recipe from the cookbook Sweet Corn Spectacular (mhspress.org).

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Zucchini-Corn Soup with Crispy Bacon

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Fresh sweet corn and a generous amount of zucchini star in a simple summer soup, ready in just 35 minutes.

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Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Shredded chicken makes this gorgeous salad hearty enough to serve on its own for dinner.

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Sweet-Hot Corn and Blueberry Relish

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Blueberries add a pop of juiciness, while corn contributes sweet crispness to this fresh-tasting relish. It's good over grilled meat, poultry or fish.

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