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Photo: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
Enjoy summer corn while it lasts with these side dishes starring your favoritehealthy grain. From salsa to succotash, the sweet flavor of fresh corn shines in these recipes. Recipes like our Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dill Sauce and Cheesy Corn Casserole showcase the many ways you can prepare corn as a delicious side in only three steps or less.
01of 20Mexican Street CornView RecipeSoaking the corn in its husk in water for up to two hours before grilling is definitely a new approach to cooking corn on the cob, but give it a try! The addition of salt, spices and cheese takes this side dish to new levels.
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Mexican Street Corn
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Soaking the corn in its husk in water for up to two hours before grilling is definitely a new approach to cooking corn on the cob, but give it a try! The addition of salt, spices and cheese takes this side dish to new levels.
02of 20Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill SauceView RecipeThis healthier version of classic corn fritters uses less oil for frying but still packs plenty of fresh corn flavor. A creamy dill sauce on the side brightens up each bite.
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Corn Fritters with Yogurt-Dill Sauce
This healthier version of classic corn fritters uses less oil for frying but still packs plenty of fresh corn flavor. A creamy dill sauce on the side brightens up each bite.
03of 20Cheesy Corn CasseroleView RecipeThis cheesy corn casserole is surprisingly light and fluffy, thanks to eggs and a whirl in the blender. The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole
This cheesy corn casserole is surprisingly light and fluffy, thanks to eggs and a whirl in the blender. The sweet corn batter and salty Cheddar cheese make this casserole pleasing to kids and adults alike.
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Chunky Black Bean Salsa with Corn & Bell Pepper
Fred Hardy
05of 20Skillet CornView RecipePhotographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen RankinThis skillet corn recipe features plenty of sweet, fresh summer corn. A small amount of aromatics complement the corn but don’t overpower it. Parsley adds color and freshness.
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Skillet Corn
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
This skillet corn recipe features plenty of sweet, fresh summer corn. A small amount of aromatics complement the corn but don’t overpower it. Parsley adds color and freshness.
06of 20Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Pasta SaladView RecipeJen CauseyServe this colorful, veggie-packed pasta salad at your next outdoor gathering. From creamy avocado to crunchy bell peppers, this pasta salad is full of texture and flavor. A homemade herb-lime vinaigrette ties everything together.
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Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad
Jen Causey
Serve this colorful, veggie-packed pasta salad at your next outdoor gathering. From creamy avocado to crunchy bell peppers, this pasta salad is full of texture and flavor. A homemade herb-lime vinaigrette ties everything together.
07of 20Garlic Butter Campfire CornView RecipeThis flavorful corn couldn’t be easier to prepare. Just cover the ears of corn in a quick garlic-and-chive-flavored butter and wrap in foil and they’re ready to throw on the grill at home or over coals at the campsite.
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Garlic Butter Campfire Corn
This flavorful corn couldn’t be easier to prepare. Just cover the ears of corn in a quick garlic-and-chive-flavored butter and wrap in foil and they’re ready to throw on the grill at home or over coals at the campsite.
08of 20Nopales Summer SaladView RecipeAli RedmondA beloved ingredient in Mexican cooking, nopal cactus can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Here, we cook it and toss it with tomatoes and corn for an impressive summer salad that doesn’t break the bank.
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Nopales Summer Salad
Ali Redmond
A beloved ingredient in Mexican cooking, nopal cactus can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Here, we cook it and toss it with tomatoes and corn for an impressive summer salad that doesn’t break the bank.
09of 20Fresh Southern Succotash with BaconView RecipeAndrea MathisThis Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More Than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.
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Fresh Southern Succotash with Bacon
Andrea Mathis
This Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More Than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.
10of 20Watermelon, Cucumber & Corn SalsaView RecipeThis refreshing summer salsa combines cooling watermelon and cucumber with the kick from jalapeño. The heat from jalapeños can vary widely. For those that like the heat, use a whole jalapeño. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
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Watermelon, Cucumber & Corn Salsa
This refreshing summer salsa combines cooling watermelon and cucumber with the kick from jalapeño. The heat from jalapeños can vary widely. For those that like the heat, use a whole jalapeño. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
11of 20Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime ButterView RecipeA dash of crushed red pepper adds the perfect amount of spice to this flavorful cilantro-lime corn on the cob.
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Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter
A dash of crushed red pepper adds the perfect amount of spice to this flavorful cilantro-lime corn on the cob.
12of 20Southwestern Calico CornView RecipePeppers, cumin and chili powder are a natural combination with corn and hominy (dried corn that’s had its hull removed).
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Southwestern Calico Corn
Peppers, cumin and chili powder are a natural combination with corn and hominy (dried corn that’s had its hull removed).
13of 20Creole Skillet CornbreadView RecipeJerrelle GuyBaking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. As with many recipes, how much sugar you like in your cornbread may depend on how your grandmother made it, so add more or less sugar to taste. Read the author’s story behind this recipe:Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy
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Creole Skillet Cornbread
Jerrelle Guy
Baking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. As with many recipes, how much sugar you like in your cornbread may depend on how your grandmother made it, so add more or less sugar to taste. Read the author’s story behind this recipe:Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy
14of 20Jalapeño Creamed CornView RecipeSweet and savory creamed corn gets a creamy kick from Cheddar cheese and jalapeño. We love the added spice sliced jalapeño adds as a garnish, but this is also great without it if you want to tame the heat. Try it alongside grilled steak or chicken or with your Thanksgiving spread.
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Jalapeño Creamed Corn
Sweet and savory creamed corn gets a creamy kick from Cheddar cheese and jalapeño. We love the added spice sliced jalapeño adds as a garnish, but this is also great without it if you want to tame the heat. Try it alongside grilled steak or chicken or with your Thanksgiving spread.
15of 20Easy Corn PuddingView RecipeThis easy Southern-style corn pudding is a great way to use up fresh corn if you’ve got it! But to speed up the prep time, frozen corn kernels work just as well. This simple casserole is light and savory-sweet. It’s the perfect companion for grilled or roasted chicken, pork or steak or can stand on its own as a vegetarian main dish.
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Easy Corn Pudding
This easy Southern-style corn pudding is a great way to use up fresh corn if you’ve got it! But to speed up the prep time, frozen corn kernels work just as well. This simple casserole is light and savory-sweet. It’s the perfect companion for grilled or roasted chicken, pork or steak or can stand on its own as a vegetarian main dish.
16of 20Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & PeppersView RecipeThis eclectic stir-fry is a colorful combination of carrot, red bell pepper, corn and romaine lettuce. This recipe exemplifies how to stir-fry vegetables with different textures. The carrots, which are a “hard vegetable,” should be stir-fried for a minute before adding “medium-hard” vegetables like peppers or corn, which require slightly less cooking. Finally, add “soft or leafy vegetables” in the last 30 seconds to ensure all the vegetables achieve the same level of doneness. Make sure the lettuce is dry–if it’s wet when added to the pan, it will turn the stir-fry into a braise.
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Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & Peppers
This eclectic stir-fry is a colorful combination of carrot, red bell pepper, corn and romaine lettuce. This recipe exemplifies how to stir-fry vegetables with different textures. The carrots, which are a “hard vegetable,” should be stir-fried for a minute before adding “medium-hard” vegetables like peppers or corn, which require slightly less cooking. Finally, add “soft or leafy vegetables” in the last 30 seconds to ensure all the vegetables achieve the same level of doneness. Make sure the lettuce is dry–if it’s wet when added to the pan, it will turn the stir-fry into a braise.
17of 20Parmesan Roasted Corn on the CobView RecipeSavory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
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Parmesan Roasted Corn on the Cob
Savory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
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Cornbread-Topped Corn Casserole
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
19of 20Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Mango SaladView RecipeThis simple, fresh-tasting salad adds delicious variety to grilled foods, such as salmon, halibut, chicken or pork. Browning the corn in a skillet gives it a nutty, caramelized flavor that contrasts with the sweetness of the mango.
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Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Mango Salad
This simple, fresh-tasting salad adds delicious variety to grilled foods, such as salmon, halibut, chicken or pork. Browning the corn in a skillet gives it a nutty, caramelized flavor that contrasts with the sweetness of the mango.
20of 20Fresh Sweet Corn SaladView RecipeWe love fresh summer corn when it’s in season, but frozen corn makes a great year-round substitute in this quick and easy side dish.
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Fresh Sweet Corn Salad
We love fresh summer corn when it’s in season, but frozen corn makes a great year-round substitute in this quick and easy side dish.
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