12 Corn Dishes That Are Way Better Than Just Buttered and Salted
Corn on the cob with butter and salt is a classic—but it’s just the beginning. These 12 creative corn dishes take this humble ingredient to bold new heights, with flavors that go far beyond the basics. These recipes prove corn can do so much more than play sidekick. Get ready to give your taste buds something to celebrate!
Bacon White Cheddar Corn
Bacon White Cheddar Corn is the most delicious cream corn ever! A quick and easy skillet recipe that is a great addition to any meal and delicious enough to serve for special occasions and holiday dinners.
Masala corn
Masala corn is an easy and tasty Indian snack combining warm, buttery corn with spices and herbs. It’s quick to make, a delicious mix of flavors, and relatively healthy, so feel free to dive in for more.
Bacon corn pizza
This bacon corn pizza has a double doze of corn for a less than typical but incredibly delicious slice. It’s a flavorful sweet-salty mix that’s addictively good.
Zucchini corn fritters
These zucchini corn fritters combine two summer favorites into an easy, delicious appetizer or side. Crisp on the outside, soft inside, they’re flavor-packed little bites.
Brazilian corn pudding (curau de milho)
This Brazilian corn pudding, curau de milho, is a simple custard or pudding-like dessert that you can enjoy warm or chilled. It’s really easy to make and has a bright color, smooth texture and tasty corn flavor.
Thai corn fritters (tod man khao pod)
These Thai corn fritters (tod man khao pod) are addictively tasty little bites, packed with corn and flavored with bright lime leaves and red curry paste. They’re easy to make, naturally gluten free and perfect for snacking on, or as part of an appetizer.
Sautéed Corn with Scallions
Sweet, crunchy, buttery and sublime, sautéed corn with scallions is the simplest recipe and the perfect side dish for summer. Fresh corn is cut off the cob and sautéed in sweet butter, with onions, scallions, salt and pepper. The result is pure magic.
Vegan Potato Corn Chowder
This Vegan Potato Corn Chowder is creamy and flavorful! It’s dairy free and made using fresh corn, coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass.
Grilled Corn Salad with Feta Dressing
This Grilled Corn Salad recipe is fresh and easy! It’s made with roasted corn, avocado, tomatoes and tossed in a lemon feta cheese dressing.
Baked Black Bean Corn Quesadilla Recipe
This is an easy vegetarian quesadilla recipe prepared with canned ingredients and Mexican seasoning.
Cilantro Corn Pizza
This easy cilantro corn pizza recipe is perfect for summer! We’re working with a quick homemade pizza dough, plus grilled sweet corn, fresh cilantro, gruyere cheese, and fresh mozzarella.
Corn and Zucchini Galette with Whipped Feta
This savory corn galette is perfect as an appetizer or a light dinner. Creamy garlic whipped feta cheese, sweet corn, and fresh zucchini fill a crispy, buttery crust in this simple recipe. Vegetarian.
