When fresh corn is in season, it’s hard to beat the sweet, juicy flavor of a perfectly cooked ear of corn. But you don’t have to settle for simply adding butter and salt. These fresh corn recipes give you seven easy and delicious ways to turn ordinary corn on the cob into an exciting summer side dish.
Whether you’re boiling corn for a quick weeknight dinner or firing up the grill for a backyard cookout, there’s a flavorful option here for everyone. Try sweet and smoky Maple-Chipotle Corn, or give your corn a little unexpected flair with Sweet Curry Corn made with mango chutney and roasted curry powder. For something bright and fresh, Dill-Caper Corn combines fresh dill, capers, lemon, and butter.
If you’re looking for something especially savory, Anchovy Corn adds toasted panko breadcrumbs and plenty of umami flavor. And for a backyard barbecue, it’s hard to go wrong with Bacon-Wrapped Corn. Wrapping ears of corn in bacon before grilling gives the corn a smoky flavor while the bacon becomes wonderfully crisp.
Fresh herbs also have a place at the table with Corn with Herb Oil, a simple preparation that lets the flavor of the corn shine. And if you like a little heat, Buffalo Corn combines buttery Buffalo wing sauce with blue cheese, celery salt, and scallions.
The basic cooking method is simple. You can boil husked corn in salted water for about four minutes, or grill it over high heat until lightly charred. Then simply add your favorite flavored butter, oil, or toppings.
These summer corn recipes are perfect alongside grilled steak, burgers, chicken, or just about any backyard barbecue favorite. With seven different variations to choose from, you’ll have plenty of ways to enjoy fresh sweet corn all season long.
Excellent Fresh Corn Recipes. Serve with Grilled Tri Tip Steak, St. Louis-Style Steak or Savory Grilled T-Bones.
Also pairs well with Quick Southern-Style Baked Beans from Pioneer Woman, Sauteed Spinach & Garlic or Creamed Kale.
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7 Great Fresh Corn Recipes
- Total Time: :18
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
- Maple-Chipotle Corn: Puree 1 stick softened butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo. Spread on cooked ears of corn.
- Sweet Curry Corn: Puree 1 stick softened butter with 3 tablespoons mango chutney and 2 teaspoons roasted curry powder. Spread on cooked ears of corn.
- Dill-Caper Corn: Mix 1 stick softened butter with 1/4 cup chopped dill, 2 tablespoons capers and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Spread on cooked ears of corn.
- Anchovy Corn: Mix 1 stick softened butter with 2 teaspoons anchovy paste. Toast 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs in 2 tablespoons of the anchovy butter in a skillet. Spread the remaining anchovy butter on cooked ears of corn, then roll in the toasted panko.
- Bacon-Wrapped Corn: Wrap raw ears of corn with 2 pieces bacon each; wrap individually in foil. Grill over medium-high heat, 15 minutes per side.
- Corn with Herb Oil: Warm 1/3 cup olive oil over low heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs. Drizzle over cooked ears of corn.
- Buffalo Corn: Whisk 6 tablespoons melted butter and 3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce; brush on cooked ears of corn. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese, celery salt and chopped scallions.
Instructions
- Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add husked corn and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Grill: Brush husked corn with oil; grill over high heat, turning, until lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 1 ear = 1/2 cup kernels
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :08
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top or Grill