Fresh corn recipes you’ll want to try before summer ends are the answer when you want great food without spending all day in the kitchen. These recipes balance convenience and taste, making them perfect for busy schedules and hungry families. Each one is worth trying at least once.

Quinoa Salad with Corn, Bell Pepper, and Jalapeno

Quinoa Salad with Corn, Bell Pepper, and Jalapeno. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Healthy and vibrant, this Quinoa Salad is a refreshing mix of crunchy veggies, zesty lime, and a slight kick of heat from jalapenos. Perfect for meal prep or sunny potlucks!
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Corn, Bell Pepper, and Jalapeno

Air Fryer Cheesy Mexican Corn Cakes

Stack of Mexican corn cakes on a white plate with a fork.
Air Fryer Cheesy Mexican Corn Cakes. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Enjoy these delicious Air Fryer Cheesy Mexican Corn Cakes as a side or a main course!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheesy Mexican Corn Cakes

Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread

Iron skillet cornbread filled with vegetables and cheese.
Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this made-from-scratch Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread that’s full of veggies for an easy quick bread to pair with soups and salads.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread

Best Southern Corn Pudding

A baked casserole dish filled with creamy corn pudding, topped with chopped green onions, herbs, and grilled corn pieces—one of the best fresh corn recipes for summer. Viewed from above.
Best Southern Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

This Southern Corn Pudding is a farm-to-table favorite, pairing perfectly with everything from grilled steak to Thanksgiving turkey!
Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A bowl of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamed Corn

Smoked Creamed Corn in a black skillet.
Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Creamed corn gets such a bad rap from the gloopy canned stuff, but made from scratch it’s a thing of beauty! Not hard to make, either, and so crazy good!
Get the Recipe: Creamed Corn

Grilled Elote Corn Ribs

Grilled Elote Corn Ribs on a black platter.
Grilled Elote Corn Ribs. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Loaded with flavor and a kiss of smoke, these elote corn ribs are as impressive looking as they are delicious! WIth a kick of spice and ready in a jiffy, there’s every reason to try these tonight!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Elote Corn Ribs

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Four ears of corn in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When it comes to cooking corn on the cob, I never considered making it in the air fryer. On the grill? Sure. In the microwave? You bet. Stovetop? Of course. But now that I’ve tried this method, I may never cook corn another way.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

A bowl of creamy potato corn chowder topped with bacon and cheese, next to a wooden spoon, bread slices, and a green plant on a red checkered cloth.
Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder is all about creamy, cozy vibes. With tender chicken, baby potatoes, sweet corn, and a cheesy, bacon-topped finish, it’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug. Just toss it all in the slow cooker, and let it do the work while you kick back!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder

Mexican Street Corn

A bowl of Mexican Street Corn with a spoon in it ready to serve.
Mexican Street Corn. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Learn how to make delicious, authentic, and healthy Mexican Street Corn. It’s perfect for entertaining, potlucks, BBQs, and all types of parties.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn

Grilled Corn Guacamole

Corn guacamole with tortilla chips on a plate.
Grilled Corn Guacamole. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Tired of the same old guacamole? Jazz it up with grilled corn! Adding a pop of freshness, sweetness, and smoky flavor, Grilled Corn Guacamole is the new evolution in snacking!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Guacamole

Bacon Fried Corn

Bacon Fried Corn in a serving bowl.
Bacon Fried Corn. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ready in under 10 minutes, Bacon Fried Corn is quick, easy, and so crazy good! Fire up your outdoor griddle and feast on this delish side dish that’s as pretty as it is tasty!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Fried Corn

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