47 Ways to Enjoy Fresh Corn

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47 Ways to Enjoy Fresh Corn1/47 Shrimp and Corn Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pesto Corn Salad with Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe showcases the beautiful bounty of summer with its fresh corn, tomatoes and delicious basil. Prevent browning by spritzing the salad with lemon juice. —Deena Bowen, Chico, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 371 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 2/47 Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears cooked up a little sweet, a little smoky and a little hot—perfect if you ask my three teenage boys! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 209 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/47 Corn Quesadilla 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Quesadillas Recipe photo

My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table

by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown-bag lunches, so pack the salsa too. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3 wedges (calculated without guacamole): 380 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 4/47 Tomato and Corn Cheesy Pastry Bites 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 pastries Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used the fresh ingredients to create this adorable appetizer. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 236 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 5/47 Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers 4 Reviews Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The inspiration for this recipe came from

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

the charbroiled chicken skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho in Miami on Sunday afternoons. Feel free to garnish them with sesame seeds or spritz them with fresh lime juice. —Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/2 cup corn mixture: 297 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 6/47 Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table

30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table. You can easily make it a meat entree by adding cooked, shredded chicken. —Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat. 7/47 Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings

Every time I make it for company they rave and can’t believe how easy it is!

4 servings How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven From the Recipe Creator: My mother has been making this oven-roasted corn on the cob recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can’t believe how easy it is! —Lisa Denson, Decatur, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 310 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 8/47 Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings

Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 270 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 9/47 Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you’re really feeling wild, sprinkle these with a bit of cooked and crumbled bacon! —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 339 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 10/47 Fresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine 33 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines delicious whole wheat pasta with fresh garden produce. It’s tossed with heart-healthy olive oil, and a sprinkling of feta cheese gives it bite. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 527 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1051mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein. Editors Tip: There’s nothing like enjoying fresh corn on the cob in summer. However, fresh corn stored in the fridge will only last for one to two days—to keep your corn fresh, check here how to

It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl

freeze corn so your harvest (or purchase from the farmer’s market) will last long after peak season. 11/47 Cornbread Salad 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Cornbread Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s beautiful in a trifle bowl. I love it in summer, when we can make it with our own garden produce. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 367 calories, 23g fat

(7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 12/47 Fresh from the Garden Wraps 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fresh from the Garden Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We moved into a house with a garden that needed tending. Using the herbs we found, we made these fresh-tastic wraps for our first dinner there. —Chris Bugher, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 filled lettuce wrap: 64 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 319mg

sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein

sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 13/47 German Brat Seafood Boil 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that’s always a hit with my family. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 553 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1620mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. 14/47 Baked Sweet Corn Croquettes 2 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Baked Sweet Corn Croquettes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family prefers salsa as an accompaniment. —Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 52 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/47 Summertime Tomato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

Then I layer on the flavor with fresh corn, red onion and mint

Recipe Creator: My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor with fresh corn, red onion and mint. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/47 Grilled Corn in the Husk 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re new to grilled corn in the husk, season

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