What Is Mexicorn and How Can I Use It?

Mexicorn is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 9 recipes to get you started.

In Chinese:	mexicorn
British (UK) term:	Mexicorn
en français:	mexicorn
en español:	mexicorn

Recipes using mexicorn

There are 9 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Susan's Corn Muffins

Susan's Corn Muffins: tender corn muffins enriched with sour cream and butter, studded with Mexicorn and chopped bacon. Savory-sweet, breakfast-ready, makes a dozen.

Ensalada compuesta is a Mexican-style stuffed tortilla layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheddar, then piled high with lettuce, vegetables, and dressing. Hearty taco salad meets enchilada.

Cajun Corn Chowder

Cajun corn chowder with Mexicorn, frozen corn, skim milk, and chicken broth seasoned with cayenne, paprika, and celery seed. A spiced creamy corn soup that improves with resting.

Fiesta Style Sloppy Joes

Fiesta sloppy joes with ground beef, Mexicorn, tomato soup, chili powder, and hot sauce served over warm split biscuits. A Tex-Mex spin on the classic weeknight sloppy joe.

Meat Ball Chowder

Hearty meatball chowder with walnut-sized beef meatballs, potatoes, carrots, rice, and Mexicorn in a tomato-beef broth. A big-batch soup that feeds a crowd.

Cheesy Mexican Rice with Beef

Mexican rice with ground beef, salsa, Mexicorn, and melted Monterey Jack. One skillet, seven ingredients, ready in 35 minutes. Weeknight-fast Tex-Mex dinner.