Our Best Corn Side Dish Recipes

Recipe: Whipped-Cream Corn Salad

If you've never had corn cooked in heavy cream with a little salt and pepper, we guarantee it will become your new favorite way to enjoy fresh corn. 

Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob

When you're firing up the grill for summer dinner, you'll want to toss some fresh corn on the cob on as well. 

Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash

If you prefer a little bit of spice, you can finish your succotash with a few dashes of smoked paprika. 

Recipe: Southern Fried Corn

With the help of butter and your cast-iron skillet, this corn gets plenty of flavor in just 15 minutes.

Recipe: One-Pot Fresh Corn Mac and Cheese

Make sure to shred the cheese for this recipe yourself. This will help it melt evenly for a creamy finish.

Recipe: Creamed-Corn Grits

This side dish will be a welcome addition to the menu at any time of the day.

Recipe: Baked Corn Casserole

Think of this casserole as the best parts of cornbread and corn pudding combined into one flavorful dish.

Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Fresh corn adds a fresh, sweet flavor to this big bowl of homemade salsa. 

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob

Your favorite fresh herbs help make a flavored butter to add just the right amount of flavor to oven-roasted corn.

Recipe: Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Three jalapeños give this corn side dish plenty of spice, but you can substitute for sweet peppers if you prefer less heat.

Recipe: Fluffy Corn Pudding

This corn pudding is best described as a cross between a custard and a souffle. The texture comes from pureeing some of the corn kernels.

Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Yes, your air fryer really can cook almost anything including corn on the cob.

Recipe: Macaroni Corn Casserole

This recipe allows you to serve up the flavors of two classic casseroles in one dish.

Recipe: Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

Your favorite multicooker will help you make tender, delicious corn easily and quickly. 

Recipe: Scalloped Corn Casserole

Wait until the topping is a golden brown before removing this casserole from the oven.

Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

This classic side dish requires just eight ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand in your kitchen. It's great for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

Recipe: Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob

Add some extra flavor to corn on the cob with the addition of jalapeños, limes, and cilantro.

Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Corn pudding is a great make-ahead option for any potluck or dinner. Simply cook, let cool, cover, and chill up to 2 days. 

Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Just a little chopping and stirring are needed to create this quick salad that brings three of summer's best ingredients together.

Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

To make the fresh breadcrumbs for the topping, pulse torn slices of day-old sandwich bread in a food processor.

Recipe: Smoked Corn on the Cob

Make sure to leave the husks attached to the corn while it's smoking. They'll serve as a handle for the cob.

Recipe: Lady Pea-and-Corn Patties

We suggest serving these patties alongside an easy dipping sauce made with 1 cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of lime zest, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.

Recipe: Golden Corn Fritters

Classic corn fritters are surprisingly easy to make and will please any crowd.

Recipe: Corn Pudding Casserole

You can make this savory corn casserole with either fresh or frozen corn. If using frozen corn, make sure to drain any excess liquid so it doesn't make the dish watery.