Corn Side Dish Recipes

16 corn side dish recipes your whole family will love during the holidays and year round! Smoked, grilled, in salads Honey Butter Skillet Corn on the stove or made into casseroles + surprising other ways.

corn side dish recipes

15 corn side dishes that need to be on your radar! Creating good corn side dishes doesn't have to be hard! These simple corn recipes are ones that are solid for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter! You need to try them all. (affiliate links present)

Side Dishes with Corn

Sometimes finding a good side dish like Jiffy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole can be as difficult as thinking up a recipe for the main course. But guess what? Everyone tends to overlook the versatility of corn! There are so many ways to cook fresh corn on the cob out there, you could eat it every day for the month and still not run out of options.

We will start our list with our air fryer corn instructions. If you want a pop to the bite of kernels you will want to try this method of cooking. Quick and keeps all the nutrition in tact without waiting for water to boil.

solid corn on the cob

Corn Side Dishes

Luckily, we've compiled 15 corn pressure cooker side dishes for you to help make your meal planning a breeze! With the Summer months coming up, these recipes are great for outdoor eating and entertaining!

  • Southern Jiffy cornbread salad is layered and so pretty to serve!
  • Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad – While this is technically a side dish, the added ingredients could make this a main dish as well. So light and tasty!
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob – Let your Instant Pot do all the work for you in creating the solid corn on the cob. So simple you won't believe it.
    • use frozen corn or fresh corn
Instant Pot Corn

Side Dishes with Corn on the Cob

If you remove the kernels from the cob there are even more things you can make with those. Let's start with roasted chili corn salsa that goes well inside tacos or served with chips.

  • Adding in a bit of Mexican flavor and taste is a sure-fire win. Then combining it with potatoes? Certain to be a hit at your next outdoor BBQ.
  • Jalapeno Lime and Corn Fritters – If you love a hint of spice, you'll love this corn side dish recipe. Plus, the lime sets that flavor apart.
  • Buttered Corn – Simple, yet solid for a side dish. You'll be amazed at how kids will gobble this recipe up again and again!

Smoked Corn – A great way to cook them if you're using your grill anyway! Keep them in the husk and throw them right on.

How to Smoke Corn on the Cob

Cheap Vegetable Side Dishes

If you're lucky enough to have your own garden, you can use your own homegrown corn for these recipes. And if not, no worries. The local market has everything that you need.

With cream style corn this corn pudding dish is a MUST at all of the major holidays. It is a great side for everyone and they will surely ask you for the recipe too.

Cream Corn Casserole Recipe

Vegetable Side Dishes

Crockpot Corn on the Cob is one of those veggies that can be added to almost anything. Plus, when the summer months roll around, there's nothing quite like a good old ear of corn on the cob.

  • Sweet Corn Cake – Who says that sweet corn can't be made even sweeter? These corn cakes are addictive! Served with chicken or pork it's always a hit!
  • Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Corn Chowder – While this is a chowder, it's still a great recipe to use for any time of the year. Simple, good, light and filling!
  • Instant Pot Creamed Corn – Add a fun little pop of spice to your corn with this simple Instant Pot side dish recipe. Want to make it spicy? Add in some heat with Sriracha. A smooth dish with cream cheese, OH YES!

We have a ton of great Crockpot side dishes you can choose from as well. Vegetables galore.

Instant Pot Creamed Corn

Canned Corn Side Dish Recipes

Crock Pot Creamy Fiesta Bacon Corn – Any type of creamy corn is always a good idea! The taste and flavors of this recipe are really, good!

  • Slow cooker corn on the cob is a great option if that's your favorite method of cooking.
  • Easy Black Bean Corn Salsa – Great topper for tacos, fish, or serve in a small cast iron skillet for a fun party dip.
  • Zucchini Corn and Bean Salad – Corn and zucchini go together like peanut butter and jelly. Seriously, it's that good.

Make corn a priority on your side dishes and give these awesome recipes a try. Your family and friends will love the variety and taste and you'll love getting and receiving all the credit! Want to add another veggie on the side too? Tryslow cooker cabbage we love.

Corn Side Dish Recipes

By Easy corn side dish recipes for Thanksgiving made on the stove, in the oven buttered and good. Simple to make with tons of flavor in casseroles or a healthy side. Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 13 minutes minsServings: 6 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can corn, kernels, drained, 15 oz.
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, more or less depending on taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter in pan on medium heat. Add corn kernels, stir to coat with butter. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salt and pepper and 1 tbsp honey to start until hot and bubbly. Cut cream cheese into small pieces and add to corn.
  • Stir until it melts and becomes creamy, approximately 2 minutes. Taste, add more honey if you want it sweeter. Serve

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Side DishCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!