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41 Corn Recipes Cornier Than Your Dad's Jokes

From muffins to salads to chowder—these are our best corn recipes.
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Sweet corn summer is almost upon us, which means it’s time to start the corn recipes folder in your bookmarks. Boiled, raw, or charred, corn is one veggie side we really can’t get enough of when it’s in season. But before you head out to the farmers’ market to stock up for easy salads and cheesy elote and this very extra cornbread, you’ll want to read up on how to choose, store, and cook your reusable tote-ful. And please, no matter which of these corn recipes you’re making, never peel those cobs at the farm stand—it’s a real market no-no.

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    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams
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    Extremely Cheesy Corn Casserole

    This holiday-worthy side dish gets a big handful of cheddar and a whole block of cream cheese, plus a kick from jalapeño and garlic.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Anderson, Prop Styling by Bea Chastka
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    Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Tomatoes

    Olive oil works great in stir-fry recipes; its sharp grassy notes complement flavors like lemongrass and basil.

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  • Several ears of grilled corn on the cob on a platter dusted with Cotija cheese and chili powder strewn with lime wedges...
    Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova
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    No-Grill Elote

    Everything you love about Mexican elote—the charred kernels, the creamy-spicy-salty sauce, lots of lime—without the grill.

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  • Grilled corn salad in a large shallow bowl with cilantro feta and serrano chiles.
    Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    No-Brainer Corn Salad

    Sweet summer corn begs to be mixed with a splash of acid, a touch of heat, salty cheese, and toasty nuts.

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  • Two bowls of corn chowder topped with caramelized corn kernels chopped parsley and oyster crackers.
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    BA’s Best Corn Chowder

    Bacon and cream gild this ultrarich corn chowder recipe, but it easily goes vegetarian if you want it to.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
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    Corn Cacio e Pepe

    In search of an alternative to the mac and cheese her kids insist on, Deb Perelman found inspiration in an iconic Italian dish.

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    Corn Salsa

    Whether it’s scooped up with tortilla chips or spooned over a simple fillet of fish, this zippy charred corn salsa is the ultimate peak-August condiment.

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    Photographs by Laura Murray, food styling by Simon Andrews, prop styling by Sophie Strangio
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    Cooler Corn

    Grilled corn on the cob tends to get dried out, but when you let it steam in a cooler, the kernels burst when you bite into them.

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