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20 Corn on the Cob Recipes: a family-table method

A group of images of tasty corn on the cob recipes such as Mexican street corn elote, bacon wrapped corn and grilled corn.
A group of images of tasty corn on the cob recipes such as Mexican street corn elote, bacon wrapped corn and grilled corn.

Here are 20 tasty and unique corn on the cob recipes including lemon pepper, Mexican street corn and bacon wrapped corn on the cob.

Corn on the cob is the epitome of summer food – while it’s always great plain or with a little butter, these 20 fabulous recipes take corn on the cob to a whole new level!

A group of images of delicious corn on the cob recipes such as Mexican street corn elote, bacon wrapped corn and grilled corn.

Whether you are feeling the summer heat or having a little outdoor entertaining fun year-round, you can’t beat fresh, sweet corn on the cob! Now, I’m sure you’ve boiled corn on the cob plenty of times, but what about trying something new? There are so many great ways to cook corn that will turn up the flavor!

Corn on the cob is one of my go-to summer foods – it’s tasty, straightforward to make, and always fun to eat, especially for the kids! I’ve collected some of the very finest corn on the cob recipes to share with you today.

One way to give your corn a great bold flavor is to bring the heat with recipes like spicy ancho grilled corn and Flaming Hot Cheetos elote.

Don’t forget that you can enjoy corn with tasty seafood like my low country boil and classic seafood boil with shrimp, lobster, clams and more!

Get your grill on with cilantro lime corn and Mexican street corn. But you don’t have to just grill. You can even cook up some cobs in a toaster oven, an Instant Pot or an air fryer. There are so many tasty options!

From Cajun style to bacon and cheddar, there’s a recipe that will appeal to all of the corn lovers in your life. Enjoy these memorable corn on the cob recipes!

20 Corn on the Cob Recipes

A group of delicious corn on the cob recipes like corn ribs, bacon wrapped corn and fried corn on the cob.
An image of three ears of air fryer corn on the cob on a plate.Fresh, wholesome and loaded with roasted corn flavor, this air fryer corn on the cob is reliable for summer. Plus, it’s versatile, fast and straightforward to make! Get the Recipe An image of corn on the cob pieces with bacon wrapping them.Bacon + corn + a sweet and spicy honey chipotle glaze… This grilled bacon wrapped corn is the recipe that all your cookout guests will be asking for! Get the Recipe An image of 4 ears of blackened corn on the cob on a plate.Summer wouldn’t be complete with this blackened corn on the cob. Grilled until lightly charred and finished with parmesan, chives and lime. Get the Recipe A picture of Cajon corn on the cob on a plate.Roasted Cajun corn on the cob is dipped in a silky Cajun mayo sauce, sprinkled with salty crumbled cheese and is great for large summer parties. Get the Recipe An image of grilled cilantro lime corn on the cob.This straightforward to make dish is corn rubbed with fresh lime wedges while it’s still warm and sprinkled with fresh cilantro, salt and red pepper flakes, Get the Recipe An image of ears of corn stacked in a slow cooker.Tender and juicy corn on the cob prepared in your slow cooker. An straightforward way to prepare tasty corn on the cob. Get the Recipe An image of several corn ribs on a platter.A tasty vegan recipe for corn ribs made in the oven and served with vegan parmesan and fresh herbs. A quick and straightforward recipe for corn ribs that you’ll love. Get the Recipe A tray with several elotes made with Flaming Hot Cheetos.Flaming Hot Cheetos elote features grilled corn smothered in Hot Cheetos dust, lime mayo, chipotle aioli and fresh cilantro. Get the Recipe An image of a few ears of deep fried corn on the cob.This deep fried corn on the cob is unfussy yet tasty. The batter is thick and silky and when fried, becomes the reliable crunchy and crunchy topping. Get the Recipe An image of a stack of cheddar bacon corn on the cob on a plate.This corn cooked to perfection and slathered in mouthwatering cheddar and bacon. Get the Recipe
Images of corn dishes such as grilled corn, a seafood boil and instant pot corn on the cob.
Grilled corn on the cob topped with garlic and herb butter on a sheet pan.This grilled corn on the cob is ears of fresh corn that are cooked until charred and caramelized, then brushed with garlic and herb butter. A quick and straightforward side dish that’s reliable for summer entertaining. Get the RecipeAn image of lemon pepper corn on the cob.This grilled corn on the cob is topped with a flavorful vegan herb and lemon pepper butter and is reliable for summer! Get the Recipe Mexican street corn with mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese and chili powder.This Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is grilled corn on the cob coated in a silky mixture of mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese and chili powder. The signature summer side dish that always gets rave reviews! Get the RecipeAn image of microwaved corn on the cob with butter on top.Microwave corn on the cob is a fantastic way to cook fresh corn! The corn steams in the husks and locks in the moisture, resulting in juicy, flavorful corn. Get the Recipe A picture of corn on the cob roasted with chili butter.Oven roasted corn is drenched with silky lime chili butter. The sweet corn and spicy butter makes the reliable summer side dish. Get the Recipe A Low Country Boil with shrimp, crab, sausage corn and potatoes on a sheet pan.This boil is a blend of shrimp, crab, sausage, corn and potatoes, all cooked together to create a hearty dinner. A complete meal in one pot that's reliable for a feeding a large group of people! Get the RecipeAn image of a bowl of spicy ancho grilled corn on the cob.Tasty grilled corn gets kicked up a notch with spicy ancho chili. Then it’s paired with a cooling avocado crema and salty cotija cheese! Get the Recipe An image of 4 ears of corn on the cob made in an instant pot.This 3 minute instant pot corn on the cob recipe makes the most amazingly tender and reliable corn every time! It’s straightforward and fast. Get the Recipe An image of toaster oven baked corn on the cob.Only 5 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of baking in your little oven for this tasty side dish! Bake it with the silks and husks attached for tender, sweet and juicy corn. Get the Recipe A sheet pan of seafood boil with shrimp, lobster tail, sausage, corn and potatoes.This seafood boil contains fresh shrimp, lobster, clams, crab, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An impressive meal in one pot that’s reliable for feeding a crowd! Get the Recipe

You can’t go wrong with this variety of fantastic corn preparations. There’s something for everyone with these unique and tasty recipes. Try some memorable corn dishes today!

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