6 Delicious Ways to Eat Corn on the Cob
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Whether you’re grilling burgers, pan-frying shrimp, or baking chicken, corn side dishes are the perfect addition to any summer meal. When the vegetable hits its peak in midsummer, everyone’s favorite corn recipes show up at cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners in all shapes and sizes: corn salad, corn salsa, cornbread, and, the old faithful corn on the cob. Crunchy, earthy, and perfectly caramelized, corn on the cob is the ultimate summer side. It’s also a staple in Ree Drummond’s household. “I don't know about you, but when summer rolls around, I start looking for every excuse to make fresh corn on the cob,” she says. It doesn’t matter how it’s prepared—boiled, grilled, or oven-roasted—the starchy side is always delicious!
Aside from the cooking technique, there are plenty of tasty ways to doctor up corn: Wrap it in bacon, smother it in spicy mayo, drizzle on hot honey, or opt for salt and butter. Our collection of corn on the cob recipes proves that this summer veggie is easy, satisfying, and versatile, whether it’s cooked in foil with a big dollop of jalapeño-infused butter or tossed on the grill with smoky seasonings. Just be sure to pick the sweetest corn at the farm stand!
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Nothing beats the smoky-sweet flavor of grilled corn on the cob. Toss it on the grill for a few minutes before smothering the caramelized kernels in garlic-chive butter.
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State Fair Grilled Corn on the Cob
With this recipe, you can savor the rich, salty taste of street fair corn without waiting in line. Once it’s grilled, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle on simple seasonings.
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Grilled Corn with Bacon-Jalapeño Butter
If you like your corn with a little kick (without skipping the buttery goodness), this recipe features a spicy, smoky addition: bacon-jalapeño butter! In foil, the corn cooks up extra juicy and tender.
Mexican Street Corn
To up the ante of flavor, slather on spicy mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cheese. A squeeze of lime gives the corn a bright, zesty finish.
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Grilled Corn with Hot Honey Butter
Hot honey butter transforms corn into a sweet, spicy, buttery delicacy. The best part? It’s ready in 15 minutes!
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Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
Everything tastes better wrapped in bacon—and this recipe is proof! After it bakes in the oven, the corn is drizzled in honey and cayenne.
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