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Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes

Bright yellow, sweet, and crispy, corn is a great addition to a range of dishes, from a warm chowder to a fresh salad. Here are our favorite sweet corn recipes.

By Cathryn McCann|Jun 26 2017|

Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine

Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan

With its bright color and sweet flavor, corn is a wonderful addition to many dishes. Since it’s freshest in August, corn is often utilized in summer meals as a barbecue side dish or enjoyed straight off the cob. But corn can play a starring role in anything from a hearty seafood chowder to savory tarts and muffins. Below are some of our favorite sweet corn recipes from the Yankee archives.

10 FAVORITE SWEET CORN RECIPES

Cod and Corn Chowder

This milk-based corn chowder combines the sweet taste of corn with tender, fresh fish for a meal that will warm you up at any time of year.

Verrill’s Corn and Tomato Tart

This corn recipe comes from Verrill Farm in Concord, Massachusetts, where you can buy armfuls of ears almost daily in late summer. This dish not only dazzles the taste buds but looks gorgeous, too.

Sweet Corn, Cheddar, and Chive Gougères

Traditionally these French cheese puffs are made with Gruyère, but here we use cheddar and add sweet corn and chives. Gougères have an airy, eggy texture similar to that of popovers.

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Spaghetti with Corn, Scallions, and Bacon

Here, sweet corn plays against salty, smoky bacon; scallions add depth and color; and Parmesan cheese ties it all together. It’s a quick weeknight supper that’s fit for company, too.

Corn and Tomato Salad

Falling somewhere between a light stew and a hearty salad, this dish gets its summery flavor from tomatoes, corn, and fresh herbs.

Sweet New England Cornbread

Lightly sweet with a slight cornmeal crunch, this New England cornbread recipe is a Yankee classic.

Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder

Sweet potatoes, a little garlic, and cream turn this chowder into something special.

Bacon-Scallion Corn Muffins

Who says muffins have to be sweet? Inspired by the savory scones that have become ubiquitous in bakeries and cafés, we created these hearty corn muffins studded with little bits of bacon and green onion. They’re good to serve alone or with eggs, soup, or salad.