12 Next-Level Corn Dishes That Go Way Beyond the Cob
Corn is so much more than a simple side dish—it’s a versatile ingredient just waiting for a glow-up. These 12 next-level recipes take corn far beyond the cob, transforming it into bold salads, and crave-worthy mains. Whether you’re working with fresh, canned, or frozen kernels, each dish packs serious flavor and creativity. Get ready to see corn in a whole new (and seriously delicious) light.
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!
Vegetable egg fried rice
Loaded with vegetables (that you probably have hanging around the house anyway), vegetable egg fried rice is such an easy, tasty, quick and filling meal. Perfect any night, and better than takeout!
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!
Corn Pancakes with Bacon
These easy Corn Pancakes are loaded with sweet corn and crispy bacon and have the right balance of sweet and savory flavors. These light and fluffy corn cakes have a wonderful texture and the most delicious corn flavor.
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.
Polenta Recipe
Wondering how to make polenta? Cornmeal, water and butter make a polenta that’s creamy, thick, and savory. Top this creamy polenta recipe with roasted veggies, shrimp or ragout.
Upside Down Orange Cake
This upside down orange cake recipe is a showstopper! It’s a cornmeal cake that stars the classic pairing of orange and fennel.
Classic Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread muffins are easy, moist and fluffy! This corn muffins recipe is the best side dish and tastes like muffin mix…without the box.
Corn Chowder
Corn chowder is a cozy, feel-good recipe packed with fresh corn and the creamy tang of Greek yogurt. It’s light, comforting, and so good!
Classic Corn Casserole
Corn Casserole is a classic holiday recipe that also doubles as an easy weeknight side dish! A buttery cornbread crust is baked atop a soft, sweet, savory corn casserole. This recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in no time!
Fritos Corn Salad
Fritos Corn Salad is a unique dish that can be used as a side or a dip! Packed with corn, black beans, peppers, onion, a blend of spicy and savory seasonings, and of course crunchy Fritos, this corn salad is perfect to bring to any potluck or BBQ. It’s so simple and quick to make, you’ll want to whip this up for every occasion!
Corn Salsa
This corn salsa is made with fresh or thawed, frozen corn, red onions, green chiles, jalapeños, in a cilantro lime dressing of sorts.
