30 Best Corn Recipes

Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, you’ll love this collection of our best corn recipes. Sweet summer corn, golden cornbread, hearty chilis, and everything in between. Perfect for peak corn season, and delicious all year round.

Our Favorite Corn Recipes

1

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

All the flavor of elote with none of the mess. Sweet corn gets charred in a hot skillet, then tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It disappears at every potluck.

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2

Corn Avocado Salad

Sweet summer corn and creamy avocado with fresh lime and torn basil. It comes together in minutes and tastes like the middle of July.

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3

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Five minutes of prep and the slow cooker handles the rest. Sweet corn and black beans go in at the end.

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4

Corn Salsa

Chunky, fresh, and so much better than anything from a jar. Scoop it with chips or spoon it over grilled chicken and fish.

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5

Avocado Salsa

Black beans, sweet corn, and avocado in a bright lime dressing. Half salsa, half salad, and always the first bowl to empty.

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6

Easy Corn Casserole

Creamed corn and whole kernels bake into the coziest side on the holiday table. Best part: you can assemble it ahead of time.

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7

Mango Salsa

Sweet mango, juicy corn kernels, and black beans. This is the one I bring when I want everyone asking for the recipe.

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8

Southwest Chopped Salad

Sweet corn, black beans, and crunchy romaine under a creamy cilantro lime dressing. My favorite healthy lunch, and it preps ahead beautifully.

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9

Creamed Corn Au Gratin

Rich, cheesy, and bubbling at the edges. This is the side dish people go back for before they have even touched the main.

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10

Barley Salad

Chewy barley, sweet corn kernels, and ripe summer tomatoes. Hearty enough for dinner and wonderful straight from the fridge.

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11

Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Fire-roasted corn and roasted sweet potatoes tossed in maple vinaigrette. It somehow tastes even better the next day.

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12

Sweet Corn Muffins

Soft, moist, and studded with real corn kernels for the best texture. Make a double batch, because they go fast.

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13

BBQ Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and ranch. A dinner salad that actually fills everyone up.

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14

Honey Cornbread Muffins

Cornmeal plus whole corn kernels, sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar. Perfect next to a bowl of chili.

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15

Doritos Taco Salad

A whole can of sweet corn, seasoned beef, and crushed Doritos on top. Kids inhale it, and so does everyone else.

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16

30-Minute Nacho Chicken Soup

Fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet corn, and black beans in a cheesy broth. Half an hour from start to bowl.

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17

Chicken Caprese Salad

Sweet corn kernels give this caprese a summery pop. With grilled chicken and avocado, it is a full meal in a bowl.

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18

Sweet Honey Cornbread

Golden, moist, and just sweet enough. Stir in a half cup of drained corn kernels if you want even more texture.

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19

Healthier Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Creamy without the heaviness, with sweet corn in every scoop. This one is on regular rotation at our house.

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20

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Roasted sweet potato keeps this cornbread unbelievably tender. It has become a fall staple in my kitchen.

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21

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Better than the drive-thru version, and you decide exactly what goes in. Sweet corn adds the pop that ties it all together.

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22

Easy Tamale Pie

A golden cornmeal topping over a saucy skillet filling. All the comfort of tamales without any of the fuss.

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23

Mexican Quinoa (One Pot)

Sweet corn, black beans, tomatoes, and lime all in one pot. A healthy weeknight dinner with almost no cleanup.

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24

Pumpkin Cornbread

Nobody guesses there is real pumpkin inside. They just know it is the moistest cornbread they have ever had.

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25

Easy Crockpot Chili

Sweet corn, black beans, and pantry staples. Start it in the morning and dinner is already handled.

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26

Carnitas Burrito Bowl

Tender pork with corn, avocado, and salsa over cilantro lime rice. One of my favorites for meal prep week.

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27

Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Eggs, chorizo, black beans, and sweet corn layered over corn tortillas. Assemble it the night before and bake in the morning.

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28

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Sweet corn and black beans make this one-pot dinner hearty and satisfying. The leftovers reheat beautifully.

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29

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Creamy with no dairy at all, loaded with white beans and sweet corn. It comes together faster than you would expect.

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30

The Best Vegetarian Chili

Three kinds of beans plus a can of corn make this so hearty that nobody misses the meat. Slow cooker or stovetop.

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