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Say Yes to Corn: Top 10 Recipes to Savor This Summer

Enjoy sweet summer corn with these 10 delicious corn recipes! From smoked corn on the cob to creamy corn dip, these dishes are perfect for picnics, barbecues, and family dinners. Say yes to corn with these delicious and easy-to-make recipes!

Street Corn Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with corn and feta cheese.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

The flavors of Mexican street corn in a delicious pasta salad. This elote pasta mixes tender pasta with corn, jalapeños, cilantro, and cotija cheese for the perfect summer side dish. Tossed in a homemade creamy dressing, this easy recipe comes together quickly and makes a large batch.  Perfect for your next BBQ or potluck. 

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob with butter and herbs.
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Sweet corn on the cob is cooked to perfection using the air fryer. Air frying this summer staple is a game changer. The air fryer results in lightly charred ends with plump, tender corn kernels with little prep. It is quick, easy, and delicious.

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Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Corn, black beans, peppers, tomatoes and avocado in a bowl.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

A flavorful salsa with corn, black beans and avocado. Jalapeños give this salsa a bit of a kick while the fresh cilantro and lime brighten the flavours. Perfect as an appetizer with a bowl of tortilla chips, or use it to top tacos or chicken.

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Elote Dip

Corn dip with cilantro and feta cheese.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

A flavourful dip of corn, spices, cheese, and lime, Elote dip turns delicious Mexican street corn into an easy-to-prepare appetizer or snack. Made with simple ingredients, this dip comes together quickly and is packed with flavor. It’s great for snacking on the patio with a frosty drink, potlucks, or topping tacos, fish, or chicken.

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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Sauteed corn in a bowl with a spoon.
Image Credit: Fresh Coast Eats

Honey butter corn is the perfect side with any meal. With plump, juicy corn sauteed in butter and honey, it is as easy as it is delicious. Keep it simple by using canned corn or fresh in season corn on the cob.

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Corn and Goat Cheese Fritters

Corn fritter with cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lime.
Image Credit: The Forked Spoon

These corn fritters with goat cheese and sweet cherry tomato salsa make a great appetizer or meal. Easy to make and prepare, they are a great way to use up some summer corn.

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Jalapeno and Roasted Corn Salsa

Corn salsa with peppers in a bowl.
Image Credit: Cooking With Wine

Made with roasted corn on the cob, bell peppers, and onions, this is not your typical salad. With spicy jalapenos and finished with cilantro, and lime, this salad, this salad is big on flavor and goes well with any meal.

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Avocado Corn Salsa

Corn salsa with avocado and peppers in a bowl.
Image Credit: Sweetly Splendid

Light, fresh, and versatile, this avocado corn salsa pairs well with fish, tacos, chicken, or a big bowl of tortilla chips. Perfect for summer snacking.

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Easy Charred Corn

Blackened corn in a skillet with lime.
Image Credit: Simply Made Eats

This charred corn is blackened in a cast iron skillet and seasoned with blackening seasoning and jalapeno peppers. It has a nice smoky heat and tastes great as a side dish or on tacos, nachos, or burgers.

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Smoked Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob with the husk peeled back.
Image Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

Whole corn on the cob with tender, juicy kernels and a slightly smokey flavor. Smoked corn on the cob is easy to prepare and a fantastic way to cook it while hanging out in the backyard.

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