From boiled to grilled to bacon-wrapped, there are many ways to prepare corn on the cob this summer. Jazz up fresh sweet corn with these recipes for herb rubs, flavored butters, seafood boils and more.
29 Ways to Eat Corn on the Cob This Summer
Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn
One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating, and spicy jalapeno kick. If you’re feeling wild, sprinkle these with some cooked and crumbled bacon! —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Editors Tip: There’s nothing like enjoying fresh corn on the cob in summer. However, fresh corn stored in the fridge will only last for one to two days—to keep your corn fresh, check here how to freeze corn so your harvest (or purchase from the farmer’s market) will last long after peak season.
1/28
2/28
Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with 2 tablespoons butter: 225 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
3/28
German Brat Seafood Boil
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that's always a hit with my family. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 553 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1620mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
4/28
Maryland Corn Pops
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in local bay flavors. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 corn pop: 164 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
5/28
Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 355 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
6/28
Grilled Sweet Corn
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. —Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear: 201 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
7/28
Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears cooked up a little sweet, a little smoky and a little hot—perfect if you ask my three teenage boys! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 209 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
8/28
Carolina Crab Boil
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain the cooking liquid and pour out the pot on a paper-lined table so folks can dig in, or serve it as a stew in its liquid over hot rice. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 420 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 2206mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein.
9/28
Mexican Street Corn
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear: 278 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
10/28
Grilled Spicy Corn on the Cob
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the ears every chance we get. —Bernadette Walker, Waco, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 229 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
11/28
Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It's my favorite side to serve when I make sloppy joes. You can use a butter substitute for a skinny version of this corn. —Teresa Flowers, Sacramento, California
Nutrition Facts:
4 pieces: 161 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
12/28
Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew)
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats, veggies and seafood. —Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 500 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 1318mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein.
13/28
Baked Chili-Lime Corn
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart lime and spicy chili powder offer vibrant flavor contrasts in this easy baked corn dish. —Lawrence Davis, Saint Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 182 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
14/28
Grilled Corn with Dill
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to peel the husks back and rub ears of sweet corn with delicious dill butter before putting them on the grill. The butter melts over the golden kernels as the corn steams inside the husk. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
15/28
Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with 2 teaspoons butter (calculated without cheese): 145 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
16/28
Bacon-Wrapped Corn
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate and bring rave reviews at your next backyard barbecue. —Lori Bramble, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 210 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
17/28
Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'd never had grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple, yet delicious, grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu. —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter mixture: 178 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
18/28
Kathy's Herbed Corn
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added the thyme and cayenne pepper to suit our tastes. Now fresh summer corn makes a regular appearance on our grill.
—Kathy VonKorff, North College Hill, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 179 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
19/28
Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese, and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family’s take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 289 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
20/28
Cazuela
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I learned to make this dish while we were living in Chile for a few months. We grow extra butternut squash in our garden just for this recipe. —Louise Schmid, Marshall, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 416 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 8g fiber), 23g protein.
21/28
Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a July Fourth barbecue, I whipped up a butter and horseradish topping for grilled corn. People actually formed a line to get seconds. —Trish Loewen, Bakersfield, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 203 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
22/28
Garlic Pepper Corn
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've loved corn served with this simple seasoning since I was a child. It makes corn on the cob extra special. —Anna Minegar, Zolfo Springs, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 128 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
23/28
Grilled Street Corn
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mexican food is my grandmother’s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn turned out to be just right. —Ashley Crainshaw, Shawnee, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with about 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
24/28
Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Pepper Butter
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did the same as a kid. Today, I continue the tradition by serving lemon-pepper butter with roasted corn—it's a favorite! —Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with 2 tablespoons butter: 280 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
25/28
Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. —Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 125 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
26/28
Cajun Boil on the Grill
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The packets steam up inside, so open them carefully. —Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 509 calories, 30g fat (7g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
27/28
Spiced Grilled Corn
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 113 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
28/28
Fiesta Grilled Corn
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.—MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn with toppings: 426 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
