While you can buy corn all year round, fresh corn is so much better – and sweeter – in the summertime. I love to eat it plain, smothered in butter, deep fried, grilled, and cooked in salads – it is such a delicious summer treat!
Jiffy Corn Pudding
Creamed corn, corn niblets, and sour cream baked into sweet, moist cornbread, this Corn Pudding Recipe is delicious enough for any holiday dinner. Not only does it bring you back to your southern roots, but it’s so quick and easy to whip up!
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Fried Corn on the Cob
Deep-Fried Corn on the Cob is a delicious twist on a classic summer favorite. This Southern-style dish is made by coating fresh summer corn on the cob in a Cajun-seasoned cornmeal batter and then deep-frying it to golden perfection.
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Cajun Corn Maque Choux
Corn Maque Choux is a classic Cajun side dish that is creamy, flavorful, and has just a little bit of heat. The smoky bacon grease softens the corn as it mixes with the Cajun spices, and the end result is a delicious Southern side dish.
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Instant Pot Creamed Corn
Instant Pot Creamed Corn is so creamy, delicious, and comforting. This easy-to-make creamed corn is just a little sweet, with a touch of spice to round it out. You just dump a bunch of things in an Instant Pot, mix it up, and cook.
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a Southern Dip and Side Dish made with fresh vegetables, flavorful beans, & a delicious vinegar dressing. It’s the perfect dish to bring to a party because it can sit out at room temperature (at least for a little while) without spoiling.
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
There is no easier way to make Corn on the Cob than in an Instant Pot. It is quick, easy, and so reliable – the corn always comes out so tender, juicy, and delicious.
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Homemade Cornmeal
Homemade Cornmeal is such a fun way to embrace your inner homesteader. It is an all-day project to make, but it is so worth it in the end. Homemade cornmeal is sweeter, richer, and heartier than any cornmeal that you can buy in the store. Plus, it really is FUN to make.
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Corn Pico de Gallo
This Sweet Corn Pico de Gallo Recipe is the perfect dip to bring to a party. Grilled or roasted corn adds a tasty twist to this corn salsa!
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Cold Corn Dip
This easy and Creamy Corn Dip is the perfect appetizer for your next game day or party. With little effort and basic ingredients, you’ll have a fan-favorite dip ready in no time. Using canned corn and canned rotel tomatoes and chilies for ease, this cold corn dip takes just 10 minutes to toss together!
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
This Shrimp Pasta Salad is absolutely delicious with corn, tomatoes, cilatnro, and a creamy and spicy avocado dressing. It’s a delicious Mexican pasta salad for summer meals or parties.
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Pasta Salad with Corn and Tomatoes
This easy Pasta Salad with Corn and Tomatoes is perfect for summer! Fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and cilantro are mixed with cavatappi and a fresh lemon dressing.
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Cajun Seafood Boil
Grab a large pot and your favorite seafood to make the ultimate Cajun Seafood Boil at home. This recipe features homemade Cajun seasoning and Cajun butter sauce, along with fresh seafood for a taste of the bayou that is perfect for gatherings.
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Mexican Orzo Pasta Salad
This Mexican Orzo Pasta Salad makes an amazing cold pasta side dish recipe, perfect for a summer BBQ or grilling dinner! Full of fresh flavors from tomatoes, corn, avocado, and herbs.
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Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
These Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs are guaranteed to be the talk of your next gathering. All of the toppings create one amazing bite-size appetizer!
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Grilled Corn in Husk with a BBQ Coffee Rub
Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn in Husk with a BBQ Coffee Rub is the essence of summer flavors all combined with the punch of coffee, grilled bbq flavors, and a pinch of heat.
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Mexican Street Corn – Elote in a Cup
You’ll want to add this Mexican Street Corn Recipe to your summer menu rotation when fresh corn is in season. It’s creamy and savory and has the perfect smoky spice blend! Elote in a Cup is the perfect side dish or appetizer to take along to barbeques, picnics, and family gatherings.
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Zucchini and Corn Fritters
If you’re looking for a dish that combines two summer classics – zucchini and fresh summer corn, these Zucchini and Corn Fritters are the perfect fit. These cheesy, crispy fritters are pan-fried and super easy to mix together.
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Peach, Corn, and Tomato Salsa
Try an easy-to-make mouthwatering Peach and Tomato Salsa with a spicy twist of sriracha! Perfect as a refreshing dip, or as a topping for tacos or quesadillas. It showcases the balance between sweet and spicy flavors that the South is known for.
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Tex Mex Stuffed Zucchini
Filled with rice, cheese, black beans, corn, and spices, this flavorful Tex-Mex Stuffed Zucchini Recipe is great as a vegetarian, gluten-free main dish or a colorful side.
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Grilled Mexican Corn Dip
A Grilled Mexican Corn Recipe for your next cookout! It tastes luxurious and is a great complement to any grilled meal. Heck, it can be served by itself.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of flavors featuring charred corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy chili lime dressing, all tossed together with tender pasta.
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Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This simple Black Bean and Corn Salsa is packed with flavor, and thanks to the beans it also brings plant-based protein to the party. Made in just 15 minutes, this is the perfect appetizer, side dish, or double the recipe and serve it as a salad. You can use fresh summer corn, canned corn, or frozen corn.
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Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup
A flavorful blend of spices adds big flavor to this Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup that can be made with fresh summer corn. Yes, I know it’s the summer – I will eat soup when it is 100° out!
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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry
This super easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry instead of a classic pie crust for ease and a beautiful crispy texture on top. Made with rotisserie chicken and packed with your favorite veggies, this recipe is a crispy, creamy, oven-baked delight that can be on the table in under an hour.
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Low-Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)
Hungry for a flavor-filled Low-Country Seafood Boil but find yourself short on time? This Instant Pot recipe for Southern-style low-country boil needs only 10 minutes of prep time! Loaded with snow crab legs, fresh corn on the cob, and fork-tender potatoes, it’s an impressive — but terrifically easy.
Get the Recipe: Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Easy Instant Pot)
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black Bean and Corn Salsa gives fresh color and flavor to tacos, nachos, or as a dip for tortilla chips. With fresh ingredients, this is a great recipe for summer but works just as well with frozen corn in the cooler months.
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Corn Ribs Recipe
I am obsessed with this Corn Ribs Recipe, and you will be too. Slightly charred with a smokey, not spicy, dry rub. Dip these corn riblets in our sweet and spicy chili sauce for one incredible bite. This delicious recipe can make a great side dish or summer appetizer.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup
Crockpot Chicken Corn Soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner. It’s a hearty and satisfying soup, perfect for a cool fall or winter evening.
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Creamy Corn and Shrimp Bisque
Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Corn and Shrimp Bisque, because I’ve got the perfect recipe to warm your soul. This indulgent and flavorful soup is the ultimate comfort food, with tender shrimp and sweet corn creating a heavenly combination. So grab your spoon and get ready to slurp your way to bliss.
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Trader Joe’s Copycat Sweet and Spicy Corn Salsa
All you need to make this Sweet and Spicy Corn Salsa are a few ears of corn, a bell pepper, and a handful of spices. This Trader Joe’s Copycat Recipe is perfect with chips, but you can also spoon it over salads, marinated chicken, and tacos.
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