Load Up on Sweet Corn This Summer and Try These Scrumptious Recipes (2024)

The smokey flavor of grilled corn on the cob makes an excellent base for this sweet, spicy, and salty side salad.

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The smaller-size portions make these extra grab-able (especially for little kids), but the real genius here is the basil butter.

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Keep the small portions, but give your corn a decidedly adult flavor profile with a drizzle of garlic-chile oil and a spritz of lime juice.

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This summery chowder is best with fresh-from-the-farmer corn.

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The combo of bacon, sweet corn, and a tangy vinaigrette is absolutely unbeatable.

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Forget the cob: This cheese, chili, and corn salad is the perfect addition to your summer meal.

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Unlike most chowders, this fresh, delicious, and hearty soup contains no cream. Ditch the bacon and butter, and it's completely vegan.

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Grilled corn is one of life's simple, delicious, and all-too-seasonal pleasures. But if you're looking to change things up—or to wow guests—try one of these smart upgrades.

Get the recipe for Truffle Oil, Garlic, and Parmesan Grilled Corn.

Get the recipe for Barbecue-Glazed Grilled Corn.

Get the recipe for Classic Herbed Butter Grilled Corn.

Get the recipe for Mexican-Style Grilled Corn with Cotija Cheese and Lime Zest.

Get the recipe for Maple-Mustard Grilled Corn with Bacon.

Bring this sweet, Southern dish to a potluck or barbecue, and you'll be lucky to get the platter back. It's that good.

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Risotto makes for not-too-leftover-y leftovers because you can serve it in patty form the next go-round. Fry in oil or butter for a few minutes for a delicious turn of events.

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A compound butter elevates this favorite summer vegetable from simple to spectacular.

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Simple yet elegant, these sweet corn cakes topped with a fresh green salad and gooey Cheddar are the ideal summer dinner.

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Smoked Gouda, heavy cream, and eggs give this silky corn custard its satisfyingly rich taste and texture.

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These crispy fritters are a great way to use fresh corn.

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A simple corn relish spiked with lime, jalapeños, and red onion adds citrusy heat to tender slices of marinated flank steak, one of the most flavorful—and economical—cuts of beef.

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Made with everyday pantry staples and kernels cut straight from the cob, these airy fritters will get eaten up as fast as you can fry them.

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When summer produce reaches its peak, why cook more than you have to? This no-fuss side dish makes the most of local corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

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Just-picked corn, plump blueberries, and a dusting of raw sugar kick this basic corn muffin up a notch.

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Add some pep to your grilled corn on the cob with ground chipotle, lime, and Manchego cheese.

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More than just a traditional cornbread, this sweet, creamy, corn-based casserole is packed with other delicious ingredients, like bell pepper and scallion, but is just as easy to make.

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