32 Recipes That Start with a Can of Corn
32 Recipes That Start with a Can of Corn
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32 Recipes That Start with a Can of Corn
I’ve always loved corn fritters, but they weren’t satisfying as a main dish
of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved corn fritters, but they weren’t satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and was thrilled when my husband and our three young boys gave it rave reviews. The chicken and zesty sauce make these a wonderful brunch or lunch entree.-Marie Greene, Scottsbluff, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 fritter: 254 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 4/32 Smoky Cheddar, Ham and Corn Chowder 1 Review Test Kitchen
Smoked cheese the flavor to another level
Approved Smoky Cheddar, Ham and Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m making a pot of Smoky Cheddar Corn Chowder, no one misses dinner. Smoked cheese the flavor to another level. —Danielle Crawford, Pelzer, SC Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1797mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. 5/32 Hamburger Potato Casserole 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings
6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 6/32 Gumbo in a Jiffy 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gumbo in a Jiffy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a yummy dish. My
Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love
husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such a cinch to assemble. —Amy Flack, Homer City, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 279 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 1197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 7/32 Taco Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy
convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes
convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. —Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 415 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 8/32 Shrimp Corn Cakes with Soy Mayo 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 corn cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 109 calories,
For dinner, they’re nice with fresh fruit salad and ham
7g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/32 Corn Cakes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Corn Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Corn’s always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband. For dinner, they’re nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They’re also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice. Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and
we live at its base
we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13. 10/32 Ranchero Supper 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty dish is fast and easy to fix after a busy workday. We like to use hickory and bacon baked beans and serve it with fruit or a green salad for a complete meal. —Karen Roberts, Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 511 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein. 11/32
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch
Chunky Vegetarian Chili 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch. 12/32 Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings
Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always thankful when I can pull such a delicious soup together in under 30 minutes. —Amy McFadden, Chelsea, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without additional salsa): 203 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1264mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 13/32 Sweet Corn and Potato Gratin 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty potato gratin side dish combines great garlic and onion flavor, and kids love the
In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round
nice crispy topping, too! —Jennifer Olson, Pleasanton, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 213 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 14/32 Campfire Hash 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Campfire Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day
of outdoor activities
of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein. 15/32 Baked Corn 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Corn Pudding Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a sweet corn pudding that can turn even ordinary meals into something to celebrate. A yuletide favorite with our entire family, this baked corn casserole spoons up as sweet and creamy as custard. Guests give
it rave reviews and always ask for the recipe
it rave reviews and always ask for the recipe. —Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 186 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/32 Texas Stew 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely on family-friendly ones more and more. Everyone enjoys this stew. —Kim Balstad, Lewisville, Texas Nutrition Facts:
Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young
1 cup: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 17/32 Marina’s Golden Corn Fritters 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Marina’s Golden Corn Fritters Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 32 fritters Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I sometimes triple the recipe. Serve fritters with maple syrup or agave nectar. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 2 fritters :
162 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 18/32 Sloppy Joe Pie 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To be honest, I don’t hear many compliments on this dish…folks are always too busy eating! I developed the recipe by grabbing ingredients from my refrigerator and cupboards one “crunch time” when I needed an easy dish fast. —Kathy McCreary, Goddard, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 371 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat),
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Taco Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Busy day?
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