Easy Recipes That Start with a Can of Corn

Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
Photo: Hector Sanchez

Let that can of corn sitting in your pantry create a delicious dinner that your whole family will love. If you're like us, you probably always have at least one can of corn on hand and consider it a staple on your grocery shopping list. Canned corn saves time in the kitchen but still adds plenty of flavor to casseroles, soups, dips, and more.

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Chicken Tamale Pie
Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie

This one-skillet take on chicken tamales comes together in under an hour. A corn muffin base gives it a Southern twist.

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Baked Corn Casserole

Baked Corn Casserole
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Recipe: Baked Corn Casserole

From church potlucks to family dinner, this casserole that's a mix between cornbread and corn pudding will become your go-to side dish.

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Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Corn and Jalapeño Dip
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Dip

You can easily substitute two cups of canned corn, drained, for the frozen corn this cheesy dip calls for. It's guaranteed to become your new favorite way to eat corn.

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Easy Enchilada Bake

Easy Enchilada Bake
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Easy Enchilada Bake

Cooking enchiladas in your slow cooker is so simple you'll wish you had discovered this recipe sooner. It'll take just about 15 minutes of hands-on time and then you can sit back and let your slow cooker do all the work.

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Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up

Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up

This 13x9 ground beef casserole is a comforting and cheesy dish that will satisfy even the hungriest crowd.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup, chicken tortilla soup, tortilla soup recipe

Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Using smoked chicken in this tortilla soup adds an extra layer of flavor to the one-pot recipe.

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