18 Corn Recipes That’ll Make You Rethink Your Side Dishes Forever
Corn isn’t just for the cob anymore! These 18 creative recipes will transform this humble ingredient into the star of your next meal. From creamy dips to savory casseroles and even sweet treats, you’ll discover new ways to enjoy corn that go far beyond the typical side dish. Get ready to rethink everything you know about corn—it’s about to steal the show!
Corn Fritos Dip
This Corn Fritos Dip is the perfect mix of sweet and savory with delicious flavors that are so addicting! Serve it at your next party or mix some up to enjoy as a snack or appetizer!
Baked Cream Cheese Corn with Crumbled Bacon
Baked Cream Cheese Corn with Crumbled Bacon is full of creamy, cheesy, bacon-y goodness! It will be the star of your holiday spread!
Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, tangy dip with tons of flavor that is perfect for parties! It’s like eating Mexican street corn except in dippable form!
Corn Ice Cream
Corn Ice Cream might be an unconventional flavor, but the sweet buttery flavor of corn makes a delicious ice cream with a deliciously creamy texture. If you enjoy custom ice cream flavors like the ones you find at Salt & Straw, this might just be the one for you!
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash Recipe
Lima Beans and Corn Succotash recipe is a simple but filling stew of corn, lima beans and other vegetables that can be served as a side dish or the main course.
Spicy Southwest Salad Recipe
Spicy, flavorful, crunchy, and delicious. This Spicy Southwest Salad copycat recipe tastes just like the Chick-Fil-A version! Make this easy salad in no time at all for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
This quick Shepherd’s Pie is a casserole-style dish made with frozen vegetables like peas, corn, carrots, and green beans and is perfect for an easy dinner.
Zesty Frito Pie
Frito Pie, a delicious family favorite casserole loaded with ground beef, salsa, beans, corn and of course Fritos topped with melted cheese!
Vegan Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Enjoy this easy vegan version of Mexican street corn salad made with corn, vegan mayo, and spices.
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup Copycat
This Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is filled with tender chicken, green chiles, black beans and sweet corn in a boldly flavored cheesy and creamy broth. Made with simple ingredients, and packed with traditional Tex-Mex flavors, this easy enchilada soup recipe comes together in 30 minutes.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Packed with Cajun flavor, this sheet pan seafood boil is made in the oven with shrimp and Creole spiced andouille sausages. It’s just perfect for summer gatherings and Mardi Gras celebrations!
STREET CORN MEXICAN BRUSSEL SPROUTS
If you’ve tried Trader Joe’s Elote Seasoning, you know how addicting that cheesy mexican flavor is, which is what inspired these elote brussel sprouts. With roasted corn, plenty of fresh cilantro, creamy cotija cheese, and crispy brussels, these Street Corn Mexican Brussel Sprouts will be the perfect side dish at your next taco night.
BLACK BEAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Packed with seasonal bell peppers and charred grilled corn and held together with a homemade dressing, this Black Bean Couscous Salad is a little sweet, a little spicy, and super delicious! It’s perfect for a family barbecue.
Easy Skillet Tamale Pie
This easy Tamale Pie recipe makes a yummy one-pan Tex-Mex dinner that will have everyone going back for seconds! With a classic Mexican chili beef base and a cornbread crust topping that’s packed with cheddar cheese, it’s comforting, filling, and oh-so-delicious. This quick and easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds the entire family in just an hour!
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot is about to make your Thanksgiving so much easier and delicious. With a 3 minute cook time, you’ll have a family favorite side on the table in no time!
Cheesy Corn
This cheesy corn is a super easy to put together side dish – full of corn, three different kinds of cheese, and garlic, this skillet is packed with melty deliciousness and flavor – a perfect casserole for any day of the week or any holiday with minimal work and only 20 minutes from your oven to your table!
Creamed Corn Casserole
Many people are all about the main dish but I’m known for my love of side dishes. From mac-and-cheese to saucy veggies, I adore a good side — this creamed corn casserole is one of my favorites.
Buttered Corn Recipe
Buttered Corn Recipe – This simple, sweet, corn is the perfect and super easy addition to your dinner! A perfect side dish to complement any meal, everyone loves this one pot corn!
