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5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

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Corn on the cob is my all-time favorite summer food! Corn is versatile–there are many different ways to prepare it. These 5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer are the perfect addition to your BBQ menu!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

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Getting hungry yet? Here are the easiest, and yummiest corn recipes!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

Crock Pot Corn on the Cob, an Easy Way to Cook with Sweet Corn This Summer

Shopping List:

  • 4-5 ears of Corn, cut in half
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter, cut into smaller pieces
  • Salt and Pepper, for seasoning
  • Cilantro
  • Parmesan Cheese, grated

Head on over to Spicy Southern Kitchen for this easy and delicious recipe!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

Black Bean Tacos with Corn

Shopping List: 

  • A Tablespoon of Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Corn
  • A cup of Black Beans
  • 1 cup Red Onions, minced
  • A cup of Green Peppers, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon mole sauce, add more if you like it really spicy!
  • A Tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • An Avocado, chopped into squares
  • Taco Shells or Flour Tortillas
  • Lime

My all time favorite taco has no meat in it! And once you try Burnt Macaroni‘s Black Bean Tacos with corn, you will agree with me. It’s the perfect way to enjoy tacos, without the guilt!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

Corn Salsa is a Yummy Way to Cook with Sweet Corn This Summer 

Shopping List:

  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions:

  • In a pot with salted, boiling water, cook the corn until tender (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Combine the corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion.
  • Stir in olive oil, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Chili Lime Sweet Corn Salad

Shopping List:

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 5 Ears of Corn
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Queso Fresco, chopped or crumbled
  • Salt

Head on over to Lovely Little Kitchen for this fun recipe!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

Corn on the Cob Pasta

Shopping List: 

  • 4 Ears of Corn, shucked
  • 8 oz. Bucatini Pasta
  • 2 Egg Yokes
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • 2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 6 slices Bacon, Chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt, for tasting

Here’s another wonderful recipe using corn on the cob. This Corn on the Cob Pasta from Burnt Macaroni is perfect for a Saturday night or date night with your significant other!

5 Ways to Cook with Sweet Corn this Summer

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About Chris

Chris is a writer, TV producer and foodie! She enjoys writing about food and teaching others how to cook and prepare simple, family dishes on her food blog, Burnt Macaroni.

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