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
  • â…“ 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 do you make can corn taste good? ›

You can add butter and cream to make it taste better. Also a pinch of pepper. A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned.

What is the best topping for corn on the cob? ›

Four Toppings Worthy Of The Best Grilled Corn On The Cob

Here's a few of our greatest hits, with detailed instructions in the method section of the recipe: Maple Bourbon Butter. Chipotle Mayo with Parmesan Cheese. Spicy Corn with Cotija Cheese.

What flavors go well with corn? ›

The smoky-sweet flavor of roasted corn pairs well with a multitude of ingredients, including herbs, spices, smoked paprika, meats, vegetables, and cheeses. Flavors like smoked paprika, garlic powder, garlic butter, and plain old salt and pepper are only the beginning.

What can I use instead of butter on corn on the cob? ›

Mayonnaise. Instead of just using butter, make Mexican-style corn: Spread it with mayonnaise, then give it a sprinkle of cheese and chile powder. Better yet, slather the corn with your own homemade flavored mayonnaise.

How to spice up canned corn? ›

🔥Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes until tender and fragrant then add corn and another pinch of salt cook until heated through - about 1-2 minutes. 🔥Once hot, stir in butter, cilantro and finish with a drizzle of honey and some fresh cracked pepper and a sprinkle of finishing flaky salt.

Should canned corn be rinsed? ›

However, it is a good idea to rinse canned vegetables with water before eating them to remove any excess salt or other additives that may have been used during the canning process. Rinsing canned vegetables can also help to remove any debris that may be on the surface of the vegetables.

How do you jazz up corn on the cob? ›

Mix 1 stick softened butter with ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and coarse sea salt to taste. Spread on hot, cooked corn. Blend 1 stick softened butter with 1 minced garlic clove and ½ teext> teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Spread on cooked corn and sprinkle with more Old Bay and kosher salt.

Why do people add milk when cooking corn on the cob? ›

Adding milk to the water might seem strange but it helps bring out the natural sweetness of corn on the cob. Once you try this method you'll never look back!

Why do you put butter on corn? ›

Popular in the Midwest (where it's sometimes called milk boiled corn), butter bath corn is an easy yet ingenious upgrade to boiled corn. Like steaming or boiling, a butter bath makes for tender corn that has a pleasant pop — and, thanks to the milk and butter, it's extra sweet and flavorful.

Why does my corn taste bland? ›

The most likely culprit of that blah, starchy, diluted chalk water flavor and hard, dense texture is that the corn is too old, and has had time to dry out and convert some of its sugars to starches.

What season is best for corn? ›

When Is Corn In Season? In most of the United States, peak corn season is from May to September.

How many flavors of corn are there? ›

There are three main categories of corn in the United States: dent corn, flint corn, and sweet corn, which contains subgroups like white, yellow, and bicolor corn.

How to add flavor to corn on the cob? ›

As I said above, my favorite way to top corn on the cob is simply with salt, olive oil, and a generous squeeze of lemon. You could also eat it the traditional way, rubbed in black pepper, butter, and salt.

What is the healthiest way to eat corn? ›

It's also somewhat low in calories, making it a good way to get some of these important nutrients into your diet without overloading your calorie intake. Corn is healthiest when it is eaten as close to its natural growing form as possible, either on the cob, as cooked kernels, or freshly milled.

Can dogs eat corn? ›

Is Corn Good for Dogs? Raw corn and cooked corn are safe for dogs to eat, in small portions, in moderation, and always off the cob. Frozen corn can be a fun, crunchy food topper for dogs—just make sure to watch them as they eat it to ensure they don't choke.

How do you make store bought canned corn taste better? ›

Adding one or two of these options adds a ton of flavor to canned corn, making the dish taste so much better.
  1. Salt. Kittiphan Dusdeeworaruk/Shutterstock. ...
  2. Soy sauce. Ddukang/Getty Images. ...
  3. Butter. Jupiterimages/Getty Images. ...
  4. Bacon grease. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock. ...
  5. Olive oil. masa44/Shutterstock. ...
  6. Garlic. ...
  7. Herbs and spices. ...
  8. Cheese.
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What can I add to canned cream corn to make it taste better? ›

Can I add ingredients to enhance the flavor of canned cream corn? Absolutely! You can add various ingredients to enhance the flavor of canned cream corn. Some popular additions include chopped onions, garlic, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.

What can I do with tasteless corn? ›

The corn cooked in plain water was virtually tasteless, as was the sample pulled from the water-milk bath. So although adding milk proved unnecessary, a little sugar did the trick—4 teaspoons per gallon of plain water brought out the bright flavor of the kernels.

Do you drain canned corn before cooking? ›

The liquid in canned corn is a mixture of water, salt for preservation, and starch from the corn itself. Do I need to drain canned corn before cooking? It is not necessary to drain the corn before cooking although doing so can reduce the sodium content of the corn.

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