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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| Print icon

Favorite Corn Recipes

Credit: Adam DeTour
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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Corn and Cod Chowder | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Corn and Cod Chowder | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
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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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Verrill’s Corn and Tomato Tart | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Verrill’s Corn and Tomato Tart | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
Credit: Heath Robbins

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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Sweet Corn, Cheddar, and Chive Gougères | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Sweet Corn, Cheddar, and Chive Gougères | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
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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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Pasta with Corn, Bacon, and Scallions | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Spaghetti with Corn, Bacon, and Scallions | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
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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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Corn and Tomato Salad | Favorite Corn Recipes

Credit: Heath Robbins
Corn and Tomato Salad | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
Credit: Heath Robbins

Sweet New England Cornbread

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

Favorite Corn Recipes

Sweet New England Cornbread | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Sweet New England Cornbread | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
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Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder

Sweet potatoes, a little garlic, and cream turn this chowder into something special.
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Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
Credit: Kristin Teig

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.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Bacon–Scallion Corn Muffins

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Bacon-Scallion Corn Muffins | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
Credit: Melissa DiPalma

Latin-Style Grilled Corn

Liven up your next barbecue with a batch of grilled corn. This street-food favorite from Mexico really caught our eye and our palate. You can kick up (or turn down) the heat by adjusting the amount of chili you use.
Favorite Corn Recipes

Mexican Grilled Corn | Favorite Corn Recipes

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Latin-Style Grilled Corn | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
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Crispy Fish with Fresh Corn and Scallions

A recipe for a quick and delicious fish dinner: crisp, corn-crusted sole served over an easy corn-scallion sauté.

Favorite Corn Recipes

Corn-crusted Sole with Sauteed Corn and Scallions | Favorite Corn Recipes

Credit: Amy Traverso
Crispy Fish with Fresh Corn and Scallions | Favorite Sweet Corn Recipes
Credit: Amy Traverso
What are your favorite sweet corn recipes?

SEE MORE: Best Corn Mazes in New England 6 Favorite Chowder Recipes 12 Best Picnic Spots in New England

Cathryn McCann

While on staff as digital assistant editor, Cathryn wrote and promoted content for NewEngland.com and its social media channels. Prior to this role, she lived and worked on Martha’s Vineyard as a newspaper reporter, covering everything from environmental issues and education to crime and politics.

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