Food and Recipes Party Food and Drink 45 Fast and Fresh Corn Recipes for Your Summer Haul By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Of all our favorite things about summer in the South, one we can always count on is a farmers' market bursting with fresh produce. Our kitchens are joyfully overrun with colorful heirloom tomatoes, juicy peaches, and of course, sweet corn. Fresh corn is an easy, versatile ingredient to toss into salads, stir-fries, pastas, dips, and so much more. From classics like succotash and Texas caviar to new ways to use fresh corn like our Mexican Street Corn Pizza and our Corn Custards with Berry Compote, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. It wouldn't be a holiday or potluck without a casserole dish of corn pudding on the sideboard, and we've got several fun variations of the old-school version. If you're planning a backyard barbecue, you can never go wrong with corn on the cob as a side. With our fresh corn recipes, you can try corn on the cob in your Air Fryer, Instant Pot, oven, or grill. Stock up on fresh summer corn on your next trip to the farmers' market and choose one of our favorite recipes the family will love. 01 of 45 Tee's Corn Pudding Hector M Sanchez Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding Corn pudding may seem like a simple side dish, but you might be surprised to learn it is a reader favorite. This is a dish that we recommend you always have on your Thanksgiving table. We describe Tee's Corn Pudding as our ultimate creamed corn: this in-demand recipe has run in our magazine more than 10 times after its debut in 1995. To run so often, and to seem so simple, it obviously is a recipe for corn pudding that is rich and delicious. If you'd like to dress the dish up a little, it is even more amazing with chopped fresh chives added on top. 02 of 45 Southern Fried Corn Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Southern Fried Corn You only need a few ingredients and your trusty skillet to make tasty fresh corn shine. 03 of 45 Black Bean and Corn Salsa Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa This fresh, bright salsa recipe is the perfect companion with any summer dinner. 04 of 45 Smoked Corn on the Cob Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Smoked Corn on the Cob This corn on the cob recipe is going to be your go-to backyard barbecue side dish. 05 of 45 Black Bean-Corn Tacos Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Black Bean-Corn Tacos You don't need meat to make a satisfying, delicious taco, and this colorful recipe is proof. 06 of 45 Scallops with Pesto, Corn, and Tomatoes Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Scallops with Pesto, Corn, and Tomatoes Sweetness from succulent scallops and tender corn blunt the smoky edge of bacon. This five-ingredient dinner is perfect for easy weeknight meals or company-worthy dinners. 07 of 45 Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder We love a slow-cooker recipe that makes dinnertime easier, and this recipe is one of our readers' favorites year in and year out. 08 of 45 Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob Grilled summer corn is one of our favorite barbecue sides, but you can achieve the same great flavor without fussing with the grill on a weeknight. 09 of 45 Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Crunchy Okra-and-Corn Salad with Ranch Dressing If you're not making your own ranch dressing, you're missing out. 10 of 45 Maque Choux with Sausage Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Maque Choux with Sausage We made this classic Louisiana side dish into a hearty main dish by adding andouille sausage. 11 of 45 Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob You can amp up this simple recipe with our fun add-ons like Basil Butter with Parmesan, Bacon with Ranch Drizzle, and Honey-Chipotle Glaze. 12 of 45 Shrimp-and-Corn Succotash Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Shrimp-and-Corn Succotash This Southern-favorite side got a protein boost to make it a main dish in this new recipe. 13 of 45 Corn-and-Bacon Fettuccine Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Corn-and-Bacon Fettuccine Sweet corn and smoky bacon are made even better when paired with a creamy, dreamy pasta. 14 of 45 Spicy Grilled Corn Salad Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Toni Brogan Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad This bright salad can be served as a side or used as a colorful taco topper. 15 of 45 Golden Tomato-and-Corn Salad Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Golden Tomato-and-Corn Salad Yellow corn, yellow tomatoes, turmeric dressing. This sunshine-bright dinner is summer on a plate. 16 of 45 Mexican Street Corn Pizza Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pizza Add a little flare to your family pizza night with this fun spin on elote. 17 of 45 Grilled Chicken and Corn with Charred Scallion-Lime Butter Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Corn with Charred Scallion-Lime Butter Fire up the grill for a healthy, flavorful dinner that features a tangy herb butter that can be made a day in advance. 18 of 45 Sweet Corn-Bell Pepper Soup Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Sweet Corn-Bell Pepper Soup This chilled summer soup is a gorgeous way to cool off and start any al fresco meal. 19 of 45 Grilled Corn-and-Salmon Salad with Tomatoes Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Recipe: Grilled Corn-and-Salmon Salad with Tomatoes This main dish salad is a healthy, easy dinner for busy weeknights. 20 of 45 Fluffy Corn Pudding Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Fluffy Corn Pudding This new corn pudding recipe is almost like a soufflé in texture, and you'll love every last bite. 21 of 45 Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob This is just the latest in a string of new recipes to use with our beloved air fryers. 22 of 45 Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage Smoky sausage is a delicious complement to fresh, sweet corn. 23 of 45 Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe: Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder Smoked chicken makes this creamy chowder filling enough to stand alone at dinnertime, but don't forget a crusty loaf of bread for soaking up every last drop. 24 of 45 Golden Corn Fritters Southern Living Recipe: Golden Corn Fritters The recipe for these little bites of heaven were sent to us in the 1980s, and they've been a reader favorite ever since. 25 of 45 Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder You might not think that "quick" and "chowder" belong in the same recipe name but trust us: This tasty recipe is on the table in just 35 minutes. 26 of 45 Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Recipe: Sheet Pan Pizza with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage Add some farmers' market freshness to pizza night with a kid-friendly, one-dish dinner. 27 of 45 Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Recipe: Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad After you try this salad, you'll want to put our Summer Sauce on everything (seriously—everything). 28 of 45 Instant Pot Corn on the Cob Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Recipe: Instant Pot Corn on the Cob All you need for this classic recipe is corn, water, salt, and pepper, and voila—the Instant Pot has it handled. 29 of 45 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake There's nothing better for feeding your hungry bunch at brunch than a big-batch breakfast casserole. 30 of 45 Savory Corn Pudding Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding Chopped onion and fresh thyme add a savory spin to this classic side dish. 31 of 45 Texas Caviar Southern Living Recipe: Texas Caviar This famous dip is our favorite sneakily healthy tailgate snack. 32 of 45 Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder With this dump-and-go recipe, you don't have to prep any ingredients before dropping them in the slow cooker and pressing "On." 33 of 45 Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad This colorful salad puts your farmers' market best to good use. 34 of 45 Chilled Sweet Corn Soup Becky Luigart-Stayner; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chilled Sweet Corn Soup Start this Sunday's supper off with a pretty, chilled soup that will cool the whole family off. 35 of 45 Creamy Rice with Scallops Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Creamy Rice with Scallops Impressive yet easy to make, this recipe is a true summer winner. 36 of 45 Corn Risotto with Spicy Shrimp Joy Howard Recipe: Corn Risotto with Spicy Shrimp Add a little kick and a touch of sweetness to risotto with this recipe. 37 of 45 Three-Cheese Corn Pudding Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Three-Cheese Corn Pudding If the recipe starts with the words "Three-Cheese," you can go ahead and count us in. 38 of 45 Lady Pea-and-Corn Patties Alison Miksch Recipe: Lady Pea-and-Corn Patties For a great sauce, stir together 1 cup sour cream, 2 tsp. lime zest, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro. 39 of 45 Classic Succotash photo: Alison Miksch Recipe: Classic Succotash Succotash is hearty enough to be not only a light entrée but also a blue-ribbon accompaniment to fish, fried chicken, or grilled pork chops. 40 of 45 Summer Brunswick Stew Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Summer Brunswick Stew A light, summery broth lets the flavors of fresh-picked corn and lady peas shine. Stir in whatever barbecue sauce you have on handâ€"some are bolder or sweeter than others, so start with the minimum amount and adjust according to taste. 41 of 45 Whipped-Cream Corn Salad Southern Living Recipe: Whipped-Cream Corn Salad This delightfully retro side dish is an easy, no-cook recipe that can be prepped in advance and served at room temperature. 42 of 45 Fresh Corn Spoonbread Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Fresh Corn Spoonbread If you are looking for an alternative to traditional cornbread, this simple recipe is just the one for you. This recipe focuses on freshness, using fresh corn, as well as fresh herbs including chives, parsley, and thyme. 43 of 45 Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole Soft, white breadcrumbs double as a feather-light binder and golden crumb topping. To make them, pulse torn slices of day-old sandwich bread in the food processor. 44 of 45 Farmers' Market Pasta Salad Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Farmers' Market Pasta Salad Cook the pasta al dente (1 or 2 minutes shorter than package directions specify) so it holds its shape when tossed with the vegetables and vinaigrette. Ripe for riffs, this pasta salad recipe is also delicious with cheese-filled tortellini. 45 of 45 Best-Ever Succotash Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash This gorgeous recipe will wow at every summer dinner. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit