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Mexican Style Street Corn with condiments
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17 Delicious Corn Recipes To Make All Summer Long

You’ll be all ears for these corn dinners, sides, and desserts.

by Grace Gallagher
If you find yourself unsure what to do with leftover corn or potatoes, try this hearty and delicious corn chowder from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs. Best of all, it comes together in 45 minutes or less.A Pretty Life In The Suburbs
Take grilled corn to the next level. This chipotle bourbon butter corn gets a sweet smokiness thanks to the butter, and cotija cheese and cilantro add a pop of summer flavor.A Cozy Kitchen
This corn ice cream recipe may seem complex, but it’s actually easy to make. Pro tip: freeze your mixing bowl and beater beforehand.The Little Epicurean
This lovely cheddar cornbread recipe from Adventures In Cooking uses both cooked corn kernels and corn meal for a deep flavor. It fuses bright summer foods like fresh tomatoes in a decadent and satisfying way.Adventures In Cooking
It doesn’t get much more light and fresh than this simple corn salad from Cookie + Kate. The jalapeño gives it a little kick which is especially nice offset by the sweet corn, herbs, and creamy avocado.Cookie + Kate
If you’re looking for a side your family will devour, try this combo of smashed potatoes and Mexican street corn from Climbing Grier Mountain. The corn gets grilled for a charred taste before being tossed with sour cream, lime juice, cayenne, and more.Climbing Grier Mountain

Yep, you can have the silkiness of a chowder without the cream. This vegan corn chowder recipe by Brooklyn Supper is bursting with flavor, filled with veggies, and it gets all of its velvety texture from coconut milk.

Brooklyn Supper

Is there anything more refreshing than a watermelon salad? Two Red Bowl’s recipe offers a spin on the classic watermelon and feta combo by adding in some pan-seared sweet corn.Two Red Bowls
You may not immediately think of corn as a topping, but this family-friendly corn and rosemary pizza recipe will change that. It uses homemade pizza dough (totally fine to buy it instead) with two kinds of cheese, rosemary, and corn.Foodie Crush
Of course creamed corn needs to be on on the list. This decadent recipe by Dude That Cookz fuses sweet kernels with garlic, onion, cheese, sugar and so much more for a buttery, slightly sweet side that everyone will want more of.Dude That Cookz
This charred corn recipe from Two Red Bowls is adapted from David Chang’s book, Momofuku. Umami miso butter makes this corn outstanding whether served as a side or used to top a fried egg in a freshly made tortilla.Two Red Bowls

You may think of pudding as sweet, but this elote corn pudding from Climbing Grier Mountain has plenty of spice. A generous squeeze of lime plus the tangy cilantro gives this flavor and zest for a side dish that works all year long.

Climbing Grier Mountain

With cues from a classic dessert, this creme brûlée from A Cozy Kitchen is made with corn. This lovely treat has a natural sweetness from the corn and the light airy texture isn’t too heavy after a big meal.A Cozy Kitchen
Light enough for a snack, but hearty enough for a side this Mexican corn salad from My Name Is Yeh will be your go-to. The lime and fresh corn give it a crisp taste but some fat from the cheese and mayo will keep you full.My Name Is Yeh
Cooking For Keeps’ corn salad made with jalapeño, pepper, garlic and more adds a bright freshness to these decadent and delicious crispy pork tenderloin tacos that are topped with a lime crema.Cooking For Keeps

You’ve heard of stuffed peppers, but what about corn stuffed chiles? This recipe from Taste & Tell take chicken and corn and mixes the pair with the spicy chile taste for protein and veggies in one delicious bite.

Taste & Tell

Fresh and light but totally satisfying, this shrimp, corn, avocado, and bacon salad from Gimme Some Oven is a dreamy summer meal. The pesto buttermilk dressing adds a rich pop of flavor too.Gimme Some Oven