What Is Corn and How Can I Use It?
Corn rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 796 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) (73g)Food group
Corn is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does corn weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ear, small (5-1/2" to 6-1/2" long) | 73 grams |
| 1 ear, medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" long) | 90 grams |
| 1 ear, large (7-3/4" to 9" long) | 143 grams |
| 1 cup | 154 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 玉米 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | le mais | |
| en español: | el maíz |
Recipes using corn
There are 796 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Very Creamy Corn-Potato Soup
Creamy corn-potato soup pureed thick with skim milk, dry milk powder, mustard, garlic, and a touch of honey. Low-fat vegetarian chowder that tastes richer than its calorie count suggests.
Vegetable Nachos (Improved)
A delicious one-dish meal has lots of great flavors and textures, even picky-eaters can't stop asking for more.
Southwestern Eggs
A very quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. It came out delicious. Had my veggies, proteins, fibers and carb all in one dish.
4th of July Grilled Fresh Corn
Mexican street-corn-inspired grilled corn rubbed with lime wedges dipped in chili-amchoor spice. Vegetarian summer BBQ side with bright tang and gentle heat.
Creamy Corn & Bell Pepper Chowder
Creamy corn and bell pepper chowder: a low-fat skim-milk chowder with sweet corn, red bell peppers, scallions, and shallots. Pureed corn gives it body without heavy cream.
Blueberry, Roasted Corn, Soy Bean & Arugula Salad
Fresh blueberries, roasted sweet corn, soy bean, red bell pepper and peppery arugula are tossed with a white wine vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette. It's a light and tasty summer salad that accompanies well with any barbecued dishes.
Fresh Corn Blinis with Roasted Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts & Arugula
These corn blinis are topped with roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, olives and arugula leaves. They are so cute, easy to pick up and pop into your mouth. A great appetizer when you have company to come over or host a party.
Very Creamy Corn Chowder
Creamy corn chowder with bacon, green pepper and a milk-based roux. Mixes fresh corn with creamed corn for sweet richness in 30 minutes flat. Weeknight-ready.
Comfy Corn & Potato Chowder
Corn and potato chowder simmers red potatoes, sweet corn, carrots, and celery in vegetable stock with a splash of sherry, then blitzes a cup of soup smooth to thicken the broth naturally. No cream, all comfort.
Southwestern Potato Salad II
My version of Bobby Flay's very distinctive southwestern, egg-less potato salad from his restaurant, Mesa Grill. Make sure you pour the sauce over the potatoes while they're still warm to ensure the flavors soak in. This salad goes nicely with grilled meat, poultry or seafood.
New Corn Chowder, Southern Style
Southern corn chowder with fresh-scraped corn pulp, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and a bouquet garni. Cream-finished, brightened with cayenne. A simmered farmhouse chowder.
Loaded Vegetable Burger
Loaded vegetable burger with corn, mushroom, peppers, spinach, carrot, and potato bound with egg white. Served with mint yogurt sauce. Vegetarian patties.
Vegan Rancheros Spaghetti
Bright In Color!! ..Great In Taste! ..This Delicious Mexican Style Spaghetti Dish Is Flavorful And Fun To Make!! Served Warm or Room Temperature.. It's Great!! Anytime.. Summer Or Winter!!
Smoky Black Bean, Corn & Cheddar Quesadillas
Smoky chipotle pepper in adobo sauce adds delicious smokiness and slightly heat to the cheesy and tasty quesadillas. Easy to make, and these warm quesadillas are great for a quick lunch or supper.
Chilled Couscous Vegetable Salad
A scrumptious salad that's made with couscous, romaine lettuce, corn kernels and baby green peas.
Hearty Bean Soup
Hearty bean soup combines kidney beans, sweet corn and tomatoes in a chili-cumin spiced broth, topped with shredded cheddar. A 35-minute pantry meal that feels like it simmered all day.
Marinated Mushroom, Black Bean Couscous Salad with Cheddar
This tasty couscous salad has layers of delicious flavors and great textures. Chipotle chili in adobo sauce adds some smokiness, a touch cumin gives extra tang. Serve it as a side dish or a light and refreshing main course.
Cornbread Mason-Dixon Stuffing
Cornbread stuffing that straddles the Mason-Dixon line, blending crumbly cornbread with white bread, buttery onion and celery, sweet corn, and toasted pecans. Keep it dry for Western dressing or moist for Southern.
Southwestern Corn Salad
Southwestern corn salad: a no-cook tossed salad with sweet corn, kidney beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a light salsa-chili dressing. Vegan, picnic-ready, and made in 10 minutes.
Apple & Cheddar Corn Muffins
So moist and delicious. These muffins are one of our favorites for breakfast or snack.
Amy's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup
A tex-mex style beefy chili chock-full of beef, beans and mushrooms.
Avocado, Roasted Corn, & Cilantro Salsa
Not sure what to do with your ripe avocados? This roasted corn, avocado and cilantro salsa will satisfy your tummy with lots of deliciousness, and it's also packed with goodness. Serve it with some store-bought or homemade tortilla chips or tacos.
Creamy Squash, Apple, & Corn Bisque
Creamy squash, apple, and corn bisque: butternut, Granny Smith apples, and sweet corn simmered with leeks, finished with cream and nutmeg. A tart-sweet fall bowl topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Vegetable Nachos
This easy to make recipe is loaded with flavors, want a lighter and tasty nachos, try this one, and you will love it.
Crockpot Taco Steak & Rice
Crockpot taco steak and rice, a one-pot Tex-Mex dinner. Beef simmers in seasoned tomatoes all day, then corn, peppers, and instant rice cook right in the pot. Top with cheese and go.
