5 Delicious Corn Recipes (2024)

20 September

Corn is all the rage right now on Pinterest and recipe sites! Fall is a great time for all of the corn recipes and today we are sharing 5 of our FAVORITE recipes whose main ingredient is corn.

EASY CREAMED CORN

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 ouncesPHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine cream cheese, butter and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in milk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Spread corn mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 15-17 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3-1/3 cups fresh corn or 1 package (16 ounces) of frozen corn
  • 1 plum tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a large cast-iron or another heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

CORN CHOWDER

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Ingredients

  • 4slicesthick-cut bacon, diced
  • 2tablespoonsunsalted butter
  • 1smallsweet onion, finely diced
  • 2stalkscelery, finely diced
  • 3clovesgarlic, diced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (I usually add about 2-3 teaspoons)
  • 1/4cupall-purpose flour
  • 5cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • 2mediumrusset potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3cupscorn kernels(fresh from 5 ears of corn, canned and drained, or frozen thawed and drained)
  • 1tablespoonhoney(if using canned or frozen corn)
  • 1/4teaspoondried thyme
  • 2bay leaves
  • 1cupheavy cream
  • 1cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 2scallions, diced small

Instructions

  • Add the bacon to the bottom of a large heavy soup pot set over medium heat. Stir until the bacon is browned and crispy. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain or spoon off all but 3 tablespoons of the fat in the pot. Stir in the butter until melted.
  • Add in the onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to become tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the vegetables to coat them evenly and make a paste. Cook a minute or two to get rid of the raw flour flavor.
  • Pour in the chicken broth along with the potato, corn, honey, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves from the soup.
  • Add in the heavy cream.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until the desired consistency is reached (alternatively, transfer about 3 cups of the soup in a food processor or blender and stir it back into the soup.)
  • Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
  • Stir in most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for garnish.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

HONEY SKILLET CORNBREAD (with corn inside!)

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup(115g)unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup(113g)honey
  • 1largeegg, at room temperature
  • 1 cup(240ml)buttermilk, at room temperature*
  • 1 cup(120g)cornmeal*
  • 1 cup(125g)all-purpose flour()
  • 1 teaspoonbakingpowder
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cup(175g)corn(fresh, frozen, or canned)*

Instructions

  1. While constantly whisking, melt butter over low heat in your skillet. Pour butter into a medium bowl and allow to cool down for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  3. Whisk the honey,egg, and buttermilk into the melted butter. Set aside.
  4. In a separate larger bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the corn. Avoid over-mixing.
  5. Skillet should still be hot, but if not– heat the stove on low and warm it up for a minute or two. You want a hot skillet.
  6. Pour batter into hot skillet.Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges and top are golden brown and the center is cooked through. Use a toothpick to test to check.
  7. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Serve cornbread with butter, honey,honey butter(do it!), or jam. Wrap leftovers up tightly and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

SPICY CORN CARBONARA

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Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn
  • 8 strips bacon, diced
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 16 ounces bucatini (or spaghetti or linguine)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chives, for serving

Directions

1. Cut the corn off the cob with a sharp knife. Transfer kernels to a bowl and firmly scrape the knife against the cob to release any liquid. Discard the cobs.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and it’s very crisp 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

3. Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant about 3 minutes. Season with the salt and red pepper flakes and reserve over low heat.

4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

5. Stir the pasta water into the corn mixture. Raise heat to medium and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cream. Add to the skillet and toss well to coat. Add the Parmesan, plenty of black pepper, and reserved bacon and toss to combine. Garnish with the chives.

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FAQs

How to make corn more tasty? ›

You can add butter and cream to make it taste better. Also a pinch of pepper. If the canned corn is low salt or unsalted make sure to add some. Corn and salt go together.

What makes corn taste better? ›

Most green herbs pair well with corn — like parsley, cilantro, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme. Dried spices and seasonings like cajun seasoning, chili powder, or Old Bay work equally well. To make a fantastic Mexican street corn salad recipe, we recommend adding a chili-lime seasoning like Tajin.

What enhances the flavor of corn? ›

Blend butter with honey and cayenne and spread it on the corn before grilling it (with the husks pulled back on) until it's tender.
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Why do you soak corn before cooking? ›

Soaking the corn husks in water has two important purposes. For starters, soaking the corn in water prevents the corn husks from burning or catching on fire. Secondly, the excess moisture helps steam the corn inside the husk and makes the corn kernels as juicy and plump as possible.

Is 30 minutes too long to boil corn? ›

Avoid cooking corn for too long. "If you have super fresh corn — which can even be eaten raw — it's a waste of time to cook for the common recommended time of 20 [or more] minutes," says Jones. Overcooking can also result in chewy and firm kernels. You can steam for 8-10 minutes or less, or even use the microwave.

Is corn better boiled or baked? ›

In a study done by Purdue University, scientists found that roasting corn at high temperatures resulted in an increased amount of starch digestion. In layman's terms, the higher the temperature the corn reaches, the more glucose will break down, thus resulting in a sweeter ear of corn.

Is it better to boil or microwave corn on the cob? ›

Each method has its advantages. For large batches, boiling is hard to top. For quick, no-muss no-fuss corn on the cob, the microwave is miraculous. And grilling has a cool factor and perhaps a little edge when it comes to flavor.

Can dogs eat corn? ›

Yes, dogs can eat corn if they're not allergic to this grain, but make sure you only ever offer it in moderation. Corn is part of many dog food recipes thanks to its nutritional benefits. However, corn comes in many different forms, and some are more beneficial for our pups than others.

What do you do with canned corn? ›

Try adding it to your favorite soup recipes, chowders, or party dips. Or, use canned corn for classic Thanksgiving side dishes, like corn soufflé or cheesy skillet scalloped corn. It can also easily be swapped in for fresh corn when making Ree Drummond's famous corn fritters.

What is the tastiest corn in the world? ›

What Is The Best Tasting Corn?
  1. Sweet Corn. Sweet corn is perhaps the most popular variety of corn, and for good reason. ...
  2. Peaches and Cream Corn. This hybrid variety of corn offers the best of both worlds – the sweetness of yellow kernels and the tenderness of white ones. ...
  3. Butter and Sugar Corn. ...
  4. Mirai Corn. ...
  5. Glass Gem Corn.
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What is the tastiest type of corn? ›

Sugary Sweet Corn

'Silver Queen' (92 days) is a classic white sugary variety recognized for its crisp sweet kernels and high performance. For a great tasting yellow variety, try 'Early Sunglow' (63 days), which has shorter ears that are early to mature.

What color corn is the sweetest? ›

Some people will argue that white corn is sweeter than yellow, while others will firmly hold their ground claiming that the yellow variety is sweeter than white. Both camps are right — sort of. Sweetness isn't determined by the color of the kernel, but rather the type of sweet corn.

Why does my corn have no taste? ›

The longer the corn sits after picking, the more the sugars convert to starch and sweetness is lost. This is frequently the simple reason for corn that is not sweet. Harvest time is also critical for sweetness. Harvest when corn is at its peak because sweetness fades quickly.

What makes sweet corn sweeter? ›

As corn kernels dry the sugar in them converts to starch; harvesting the sweet corn at an early stage in maturation allows higher contents of sugars to remain in the grain making the corn sweet. Sweetness in corn is a naturally occurring recessive gene that humans have been enjoying since the Native Americans.

Why do you put milk in corn? ›

Corn on the cob simmered in milk brings out corn's natural sweetness. Slather with butter and sprinkle with pepper for summer's perfect side dish.

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