Summer Corn Recipes Worthy of A Trip To A Farmer's Market

These Sweet Summer Corn Recipes will have you wishing it were summer all year long. 

Today, I'm happy to share all the tasty corn recipes I've tried and/or want to try.

I've separated the recipes by type salads, soups, dips etc. There are a few recipes like my own bacon corn grilled cheese that didn't quite fit in their own category so I added all those recipes towards the bottom. Be sure to scroll all the way down so you don't miss anything delicious!

CORN SALADS

Roasted Street Corn Salad — Fresh Simple Home Fresh Simple Home

This Mexican corn dish is summer personified. With sweet roasted corn, zesty lime, and a hint of garlic, this creamy cheese and salty flavor is to die for!

Parmesan Chipotle Corn Salad with Black Beans

Enjoy this easy to make and budget friendly Mexican inspired Chipotle Corn Salad. This salad is great for alfresco dining and best enjoyed with a BBQ!

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Crunchy sweet corn with crema and the perfect amount of spice. You won’t be able to stop eating this Mexican street corn salad. I love side dishes like corn fritters, cajun corn ,and corn on the cob. If a salad is on Baking Beauty you know it is going to a good one. No bland wimpy lettuce here! Mexi…

Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

Start your summer party off right with this pot luck friendly Fresh Corn Salad Recipe made with Fresh from Florida sweet corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Farm Fresh Tomato, Corn And Basil Salad

Garden fresh Tomatoes, corn, and basil pair up to form the perfect trio in this Tomato Corn And Basil Salad! This easy summer salad recipe is delicious.

Mexican Corn Salad

This Mexican corn salad consists of avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and a delicious corn mixture. The ultimate summer salad recipe made in under 15 minutes.

Simple Summer Corn Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

An easy last minute side dish recipe for all your cookouts, bbqs, and potlucks! This Simple Summer Corn Macaroni Salad is gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and can be made in just 10 minutes! Seven ingredients are all you need for this family-friendly pasta salad!

Indian Corn Cucumber Salad - Just 5 ingredients

Are you a salad lover like me? Then try this Corn Cucumber Salad. This salad has just 5 ingredients and no oil in the dressing.

Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad Recipe

This Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad Recipe makes the perfect summer main dish or serves up nicely alongside your favorite BBQ dishes.

CORN ON THE COB

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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Summer sweet corn has never been better or easier to prepare.  I've tried lots of ways to prepare corn and this method for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is my new favorite.

Course Side Dish

Keyword corn, instant pot, pressure cooker, summer

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

pressure building time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Calories 58kcal

Author foodyschmoody

Ingredients

• 5 ears corn on the cob shucked and silks removed
• 1 C water

Instructions

• Place water in inner pot.  Place rack over water and place corn on rack.
• Cover and seal instant pot.  Set to 3 minutes using the steam function.  When timer ends, use the valve for a quick release.
• Top with desired toppings (ie: butter, salt, seasonings).

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Corn is a delicious summer vegetable and here’s how to get perfectly grilled corn on the cob every time in just a few easy steps.

Mexican Street Corn

Sweet corn topped with crumbly cotija cheese and sprinkled with just the right amount of spice. The best corn you’ve ever had guaranteed!

Grilled Sweet Corn Recipe

One of our favorite things to eat is sweet corn and over the weekend we made this grilled sweet corn recipe that takes just 10 minutes to

Cajun Roasted Corn

It’s not summer on the farm without corn on the cob. Grab some at your local farmers’ market. Spice up your corn with this tasty Cajun roasted corn recipe.

Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter

Corn on the cob with cilantro lime butter is a perfect summer time dish. The fresh flavors work so well together you may never eat corn the same way again.

CORN DIPS

Chipotle Corn Dip

Chipotle Corn Dip recipe, the BEST spicy corn dip recipe!

Grilled Corn and Crab Dip

Grilled corn and crab dip is a creamy, seasoned snack that will be your next crowd-pleaser. Bursting with sweet corn and crab, a perfect dip.

CORN SOUPS & CHOWDERS

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Gnocchi Corn Chowder

Comforting Corn Chowder just got taken to a whole new level of taste and comfort. Creamy chowder with pillowy gnocchi, salty bacon and sweet corn.

Author foodyschmoody

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon diced
• 3 carrots diced
• 3 celery stalks diced
• 1 onion diced
• ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 6 C vegetable broth
• 14.5 oz frozen gnocchi
• 1 C heavy cream
• 1 15.25 can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 14.75 can cream style corn
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place the diced bacon in a large pot and cook until bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Return pot with bacon rendering back to burner over medium/high heat and add onion, carrot and celery. Cook until vegetables are just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and thyme.
• Add broth and to a boil, add gnocchi and simmer about 10 minutes. Add cream and both cans of corn and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
• Serve in bowls, garnished with bacon.

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Roasted Corn Chowder

Corn is roasted in the oven before being added to a creamy, satisfying chowder.

Author foodyschmoody

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn fresh, in husks
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 carrots chopped
• 3 celery stalks chopped
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
• 2 potatoes diced
• 2 C chicken broth
• 2 ½ C milk divided
• ¼ C flour
• Optional: chopped scallions/green onions for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• When oven is preheated, add corn (still in husks) directly on to the oven grates. Roast 30 minutes. Set aside. Once cool enough to handle, peel back husks and silks (they will come away easily after roasting). Hold each ear of corn upright resting on cutting board or shallow bowl and run knife down the sides of ear to remove kernels. Set kernels aside and discard ears.
• Chop bacon into 1" pieces. Add bacon to large pot, over medium/high heat and cook until crispy (5-8 min). Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked bacon and place on paper towels to drain (keep rendered fat in pan).
• Return pot back to heat (w/ rendered fat), add onion, carrot and celery. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until just soft (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
• Add potatoes and broth to pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
• Stir in 1 ½ C milk and continue to simmer.
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour and remaining milk. Add milk mixture to pot and stir well.
• Add corn kernels to pot. Check for seasoning, adding salt, pepper and/or thyme as desired.
• Simmer 10 minutes.
• Serve warm.

Fritters / Pancakes

Sweet Summer Corn Fritters

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Fresh Corn Fritters with Cheddar and Pimentos

Looking for an easy Southern-style appetizer or side? Fry up these fresh corn fritters and serve them with some spicy mayo dip.

Corn Zucchini Fritters

These Corn Zucchini Fritters are light and crispy with just the right amount of corn meal crunch. Perfect for the summer corn and zucchini now in season.

Rice / Pasta

Creamy Corn and Bucatini with Burrata

Creamy Corn and Bucatini with Burrata makes excellent use of sweet corn. Combine a simple sauce with burrata & you have a delicious dinner.

Sweet Corn Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Sweet corn, roasted cherry tomatoes, and basil make this Sweet Corn Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes taste just like summer.

EVEN MORE CORN RECIPES!

Easy Cornbread Pudding

Take your side dish game to the next level with this amazing cornbread pudding recipe. It starts with homemade cream corn.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Mexican Street Corn Chicken is everything you love about an Mexican Street Corn, transformed into a wholesome and delicious main dish! Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a delicious corn mixture that holds all of the flavor of traditional Mexican Elote, then baked to perfection. It couldn’t be…

Easy Grilled Vegetable Kabobs (+5 Marinades)

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs aka Veggie Skewers is the easiest way to eat a rainbow of delicious veggies during summer. Perfect for grill parties

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Sweet Corn Bacon Grilled Cheese

Sweet corn and salty bacon make the perfect combo for this adult grilled cheese sandwich.

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword sandwich

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 sandwiches

Author foodyschmoody

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread
• 1 T melted butter
• 4 slices bacon , cooked and roughly chopped
• 1 corn on the cob , cooked
• 2 scallions , sliced
• 2 oz Colby-Jack Cheese , cut into 6 thin slices

Instructions

• Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with melted butter. Place buttered side of a slice of bread in skillet. Add 3 slices of cheese, half of the bacon, half the corn and scallions and 3 more slices of cheese and then top with slice of bread (buttered side up).
• Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, just until browned. Carefully flip sandwich over and continue cooking until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

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Roasted Corn and Mango Relish

Author Christine

Ingredients

• 2 ears Corn on the cob husks still on
• 2 Mangoes peeled and finely diced
• 1 small Red onion finely diced
• 1 Jalapeno seeds removed, finely diced
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 2 T Cilantro freshly chopped
• ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place corn (still in husks) directly on grates in oven and roast for 30 minutes. Allow to cool before removing silks and husks.
• Carefully, run a sharp knife down the sides of the cob to remove the corn kernels. Place in bowl.
• Add mango, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro and salt (start with less salt and add more to taste as needed). Stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed.
• I also enjoyed this straight out of the bowl with tortilla chips.

Notes

If using as a relish, spoon atop grilled sausages.
I used as a relish on top of Jalapeno flavored Chicken Sausage.

I hope that within this collection you have been able to find something delicious. If you decide to prepare one of these recipes, be sure to share it with me. You can find me on social media @foodyschmoody except on Facebook it's @foodyschmoodyblog . Enjoy!