21 Excellent Corn on the Cob Recipes
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21 Excellent Corn on the Cob recipes, including grilled corn, roasted corn, fried corn, hot honey corn, Elote, Cajun and many more!
June 11th is Corn on the Cob Day! You must celebrate by making some corn on the cob for dinner. You can make it your regular-old way that you like to make it, or you can use one of these delicious recipes that I’ve found for you! Bookmark your favorites to make all summer long!
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“You see, my children, when the corn is ripe it must be cut; when the wine is drawn it must be drunk.“
-Alphonse Daudet
The History of Corn:
Corn is believed to have been first domesticated by indigenous peoples in what is now modern-day Mexico around 10,000 years ago. These early farmers selectively bred wild grasses to develop the plant that we recognize as corn today.
Corn held significant cultural and spiritual importance for many indigenous civilizations in Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Aztec, and Olmec. It was not only a dietary staple but also featured prominently in religious rituals, art, and folklore.
Eventually, corn cultivation spread northward into North America, reaching the southwestern United States and the eastern woodlands. Native American tribes such as the Iroquois, Cherokee, and Sioux adopted corn agriculture into their own cultures. European explorers arrived in the Americas in the late 15th and early 16th centuries and learned about corn cultivation from the Native Americans. It was introduced to Europe by the early explorers and later spread to Africa, Asia, and beyond through trade networks and colonialism.
Today, corn is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops in the world. It is grown on every continent except Antarctica and is used for a variety of purposes, including human consumption, animal feed, biofuels, and industrial products.
Grilled Corn with Queso Fresco by Recipe Girl: Regular corn on the cob with butter is darn good, but this is seriously the best tasting corn ever.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob by Spend with Pennies: This is one of the easiest ways to make tender corn on the cob in minutes!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Hot Honey Butter by Simply Delicious: Few things are as delicious as grilled corn on the cob but serve the corn with spicy hot honey butter and it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Corn on the Cob with Bacon Butter by Recipe Boy: Bacon can even make corn taste better in this recipe!
Jerk Rubbed Grilled Corn on the Cob by Chili Pepper Madness: This is a quick and easy grilled corn on the cob recipe with golden corn rubbed with homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning and perfectly grilled.
Grilled Chipotle Lime Corn on the Cob by Garlic & Zest: With a lime spiked chipotle compound butter, this is the best grilled corn on the cob!
How to Grill Corn on the Cob Perfectly by Joyful Healthy Eats: Whether you’re grilling with pre-soaked husks or without husks, learn how to grill corn on the cob flawlessly in less than 20 minutes
Cajun Grilled Corn on the Cob by Salt & Lavender: This is the best summer side dish and is irresistibly smoky and naturally sweet!
Hot Honey Butter Bath Corn by The Kitchn: Butter bath corn is taken to whole new heights with the addition of sweet honey and fiery red pepper flakes.
Cajun Fried Corn on the Cob by Immaculate Bites: This is sweet corn soaked in buttermilk, coated with a highly-seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture, and then fried to perfection!
Grilled Parmesan, Garlic and Basil Corn on the Cob by Culinary Ginger: Corn cobs are grilled then topped with fresh Parmesan, roasted garlic butter and fresh basil for the best barbecue side dish.
Asian Corn on the Cob by It’s a Keeper: The Asian flavors with just a hint of heat elevate the corn, especially when done on the grill.
Milk Butter Corn on the Cob by Big Bear’s Wife: Boiling corn on the cob in milk and butter is the best way to cook corn on the cob!
Mexican Street Corn by Princess Pinky Girl: This corn on the cob is charred on an open grill and smothered in cheese, a cream sauce, and chipotle seasoning and is insanely delicious.
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen: The natural sweetness of corn on the cob makes it ideal for roasting and this oven technique intensifies the sweetness even more.
Deep-Fried Corn on the Cob by Spaceships & Laser Beams: This recipe makes it so simple to prepare this beloved fair food right from the comfort of your home!
Oven-Roasted Parmesan Corn on the Cob by The Kitchn: This easy Italian-inspired corn is buttery, garlicky, and extra cheesy.
Garlic Butter Grilled Corn by Rasa Malaysia: This corn is filled with flavor and couldn’t be easier to make with homemade garlic butter.
Pesto Butter Corn on the Cob by Cookin Canuck: Four ingredients are needed for this perfect summer side dish.
Greek Grilled Corn on the Cob by Katie’s Cucina: This corn is topped with a mixture of Greek seasoning, butter, and fresh dill. Feta is crumbled on top to give a natural salty and creamy texture to the corn.
Grilled Corn in Foil by A Couple Cooks: Use the foil method. You can essentially “set it and forget it” while you make the rest of your grilled dinner.
Fun Facts About Corn:
- While yellow corn is the most common variety, corn comes in a variety of colors including white, red, blue, purple, and even black. Each color has its own unique flavor and nutritional profile.
- Popcorn is a specific type of corn with a hard, moisture-resistant hull. When heated, the moisture inside the kernel turns to steam, building pressure until the kernel explodes, turning inside out to create the fluffy popcorn we love.
- In some cuisines, especially in Latin America, corn husks are used as wrappers for tamales and other dishes. They impart a unique flavor to the food while also helping to retain moisture during cooking.
- Corn mazes are popular attractions, especially during the fall season in many parts of the world.
- Corn is the largest crop grown in the United States.
