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    Your Summer Cookouts Just Got Better With These 16 Corn Recipes

    Published: Jul 3, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You know how there’s always that one dish at a cookout that disappears first? That’s exactly what happens every time I bring one of these corn recipes. My summer cookouts got better with these corn recipes, and I’m not even being dramatic—they’re just that good. Whether it’s grilled, baked, or tossed in a salad, corn is the ultimate crowd-pleaser this season.

    Skillet Charred Corn Recipe

    Cooked corn in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
    Skillet Charred Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Skillet Corn with just a bit of bacon and cream will steal the show at your gathering. This easy charred corn dish can be ready in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Skillet Charred Corn Recipe

    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara.
    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    Corn And Peach Salsa

    A bowl of easy-to-make salsa with the perfect balance of peaches, tomatoes, and corn.
    Corn And Peach Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh peaches, tomatoes and corn are combined for a fresh and healthy salsa. Corn and Peach Salsa is a perfect summer appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Peach Salsa

    Corn Salad With Cilantro

    A white bowl filled with a colorful salad made of corn kernels, pomegranate seeds, chopped onions, cilantro, and herbs, with fresh cilantro leaves nearby.
    Corn Salad With Cilantro. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Corn Salad With Cilantro recipe is a quick, colorful salad full of fresh flavors perfect as a side salad, topping on meats, or with chips.
    Get the Recipe: Corn Salad With Cilantro

    Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries

    A clear glass bowl of corn salad with blueberries.
    Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    You’ll love this Grilled Corn Salad with Blueberries with a little cumin, onions and cilantro to give this a savory twist.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Salad With Blueberries

    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    A baked corn pudding with a serving spoon removing a portion.
    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern Corn Pudding with fresh corn is an easy side that you can prep in 10 minuets. Make it ahead of time for an easy Holiday side.
    Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

    A colorful salad featuring chopped cherry tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, zucchini, and fresh herbs, all mixed together in a bowl.
    Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad is perfect for hot summer months! Filled with avocados, sweet basil, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini.
    Get the Recipe: Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

    Jiffy Corn Casserole

    A spoon is holding a piece of corn bread.
    Jiffy Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Using simple ingredients, this easy Jiffy corn casserole recipe is moist, tender, and one of my family’s favorite Southern side dishes.
    Get the Recipe: Jiffy Corn Casserole

    Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn

    A close-up image shows a skillet filled with creamy corn. A silver spoon holds a portion of the creamed corn, revealing kernels cooked in a luscious sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The corn looks well-seasoned and ready to serve.
    Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich, buttery Creamed Corn gets a homemade makeover with just four simple ingredients and 10 minutes on the stove.
    Get the Recipe: Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn

    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    A creamy cucumber salad with corn in a glass bowl with a serving spoon
    Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Jazz up your salad menu with a Corn and Cucumber Salad. The mixture of veggies in a creamy yogurt, mayo and dill dressing make it a favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Cucumber Salad With Greek Yogurt

    Creamy Corn And Crab Soup Without Potatoes

    A bowl of corn and crab bisque next to a ladel and crackers.
    Creamy Corn And Crab Soup Without Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A creamy Corn and Crab Soup made with bacon, jalapeño, and fresh crab meat. This thick, flavorful soup is a cozy Southern favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Corn And Crab Soup Without Potatoes

    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Corn dip in a bowl on a wooden platter.
    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy corn dip combines canned corn, canned Rotel tomatoes and chilies, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Ready in 10 minutes, serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn

    A stack of Mexican cornbread on a rack.
    Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try a Tex-Mex version of Southern cornbread made with creamed corn and green chilies. A super moist cornbread that you can prep in 10 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Cornbread Recipe With Creamed Corn

    Cornbread Corn Pudding

    A spoonful of cornbread corn pudding.
    Cornbread Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base,mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Cornbread Corn Pudding

    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    A serving spoon in a corn casserole.
    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    Corn Okra Creole

    A close-up of a colorful vegetable medley featuring corn, diced tomatoes, onions, and sliced okra, all mixed together and seasoned, served in a light blue bowl.
    Corn Okra Creole. Photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen.

    Corn Okra Creole is such a great summer side dish. Corn, okra, and diced tomatoes combine with creole spices to make a fresh, healthy, and flavorful dish.
    Get the Recipe: Corn Okra Creole

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