39 Recipes To Use a Bag of Frozen Corn

Updated February 05, 2019
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Frozen corn is the ultimate recipe hack. Swap it in for fresh corn to enjoy some of your favorite dishes all year long. 

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Creamed Corn

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Creamed Corn Recipe

Get your guilt-free creamed corn fix right here! When sweet corn is at its peak, it only takes a few tablespoons of cream to create this light and luscious take on summer’s best side dish. The secret to this recipe is the corn purée, which gives the finished dish its velvety texture. And since you just blend up half of the mixture, you still get the satisfying crunch from the crisp kernels. You’ll love the hint of flavor from the nutmeg—it’s a subtle addition that makes a surprising difference.

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Grilled Steak and Elote Tacos

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Grilled Steak and Elote Tacos Recipe

These tacos are a perfect blend of Mexican street corn (also called elote) and quick-cooking skirt steak. If you have frozen corn, blister the kernels in a skillet over high heat first. Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Recipe

This impressive-looking casserole bakes up puffy and golden with pockets of fresh corn and savory ham. Think of it as a soufflé without the work. If fresh corn isn't in season, use frozen corn. While using two types of Cheddar cheese might seem fussy, it's not. The extra-sharp adds more tang and the sharp Cheddar cheese balances this. And, hey, more cheese, less problems. Right? 

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Potato, Corn, and Chicken Stew

Potato, Corn, and Chicken Stew Recipe

This chunky, creamy soup recipe is made simple with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot. Add this to your list of weeknight chicken recipes. 

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Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes

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Spanish Chorizo Corn Cakes Recipe

Is there any time of day when a pancake isn't welcome at the table? These sweet and savory cakes are a scrumptious choice for breakfast, dinner, or a quick snack on the go. Keep warm and toasty by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes. Reheating is as easy as popping frozen cakes in the toaster, making them ideal for quick weekday meals.

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder Recipe

Great for a game-day get-together, this hearty and creamy soup feeds a crowd with little hands-on time required.

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Corn Fritter Casserole

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Corn Fritter Casserole Recipe

This moist, sweet-savory side dish is a cross between corn bread and corn pudding. You can use 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels in place of the canned corn, if you prefer.

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Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

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Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder Recipe

This creamy soup makes an indulgent but not too heavy meal on a hot summer day. Pick the freshest sweet corn you can find.

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Early Summer Succotash

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Early Summer Succotash Recipe

In this fresh take on succotash, we use a pan-steaming technique (no steamer basket required) to cut down on cooking time and keep the beans and corn crisp-tender rather than ultra-soft. For succotash, fresh corn always tastes more delicious than frozen, but thawed frozen corn would certainly be a good stand-in here in a pinch. If you are using fresh corn, after you cut the kernels off, run the dull side of your knife down the kernel and scrape some of the corn “milk” into the pan, too. This recipe makes a small portion but can be doubled or even tripled to serve a crowd.

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Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder

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Quick Chicken-Corn Chowder Recipe

This 5-star corn chowder can be on your table in less than 30 minutes for dinner tonight thanks to convience items like rotisserie chicken and frozen corn.

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Poblano Corn Pudding

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Poblano Corn Pudding Recipe

Guaranteed to heat up any meal, this corn pudding is a tasty menu item for a Mexican-themed buffet.

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Corn and Salmon Chowder

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Corn and Salmon Chowder Recipe

The secret to this hearty soup is its flavorful broth, made with the corncobs. The kernels add extra corn flavor and crunch.

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Creamy Street Corn Soup

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Creamy Street Corn Soup Recipe

Love elote? Of course, who doesn’t? This vibrant and creamy summer soup hits all the crave-worthy flavor notes of the classic Mexican street corn, but comes in a slightly less-messy format. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or your main dish, this street corn soup is sure to become a fast favorite. 

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Smoked Sausage and Corn Frittata

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Smoked Sausage and Corn Frittata Recipe

Browning intensifies the smokiness of the sausage, allowing you to use less sausage while achieving maximum results in this simple-to-prepare frittata.

Prep: 3 minutes; Cook: 16 minutes; Other: 2 minutes

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Avocado-Corn Chowder with Grilled Chicken

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Avocado-Corn Chowder with Grilled Chicken Recipe

Top a creamy chilled avocado soup with fresh corn and grilled chicken for colorful and flavorful main dish entrée.

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Corn and Crab Fritters with Guacamole

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Corn and Crab Fritters with Guacamole Recipe

Top these corn and crabmeat fritters with guacamole to give the main dish fritters some Mexican flair and a splash of color.

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Chilled Corn Soup

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Chilled Corn Soup Recipe

This recipe for chilled corn soup yields an incredibly sumptuous, velvety concoction—but it’s vegan—and nearly fat-free—and uses one of summer's best and cheapest vegetables.  Use corn at the peak of freshness as this simple preparation will highlight corn’s natural sweetness.

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Parmesan Corn Pudding

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Parmesan Corn Pudding Recipe

Test Kitchen Tip: Purée half of the frozen corn in the food processor to create a creamier texture and fresh, off-the-cob flavor.

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Pinto Bean Chili with Corn and Winter Squash

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Pinto Bean Chili with Corn and Winter Squash Recipe

The spiciness of this light yet satisfying chili is complemented by the subtle sweetness of corn and winter squash. Queso fresco is a crumbly, slightly salty Mexican cheese that's available in many large supermarkets. If you can't find it, substitute crumbled feta or farmer cheese. For a heartier chili, add one cup thawed frozen meatless crumbles. For a vegan version, use shredded soy cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

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Rustic Corn Cakes With Creamy Cumin Sauce

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Rustic Corn Cakes With Creamy Cumin Sauce Recipe

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Spicy Jalapeño Corn Bread

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Spicy Jalapeño Corn Bread Recipe

Zing goes the chile, pop goes the fresh, sweet corn; this corn bread recipe is perfect for those who like their corn bread loaded with flavor.

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Buttermilk-Corn Soup with Shrimp

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Buttermilk-Corn Soup with Shrimp Recipe

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Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread

Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread Recipe

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Corn and Bacon Chowder

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Corn and Bacon Chowder Recipe

To capture the freshness of yellow jewel-like corn without the fuss of shucking ears or cutting kernels off the cob, use packages of frozen baby gold and white corn. This chowder is so wonderfully sweet with the frozen corn that our taste testers gave it our highest rating.

Prep: 2 minutes; Cook: 14 minutes

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Mini Corn and Feta Muffins

Mini Corn and Feta Muffins Recipe

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Mashed Peas and Potatoes with Corn (Irio)

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Mashed Peas and Potatoes with Corn (Irio) Recipe

In the Kenyan language of Kikuyu, irio just means "food." But in daily use, it means a quick dish of the region's staples: mashed potatoes, corn, peas, and greens. Irio is perfectly at home alongside roasted or grilled meats, but if you want some meatless protein, stir about a cup of frozen and thawed lima beans directly into the mash.

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Corn Chowder With Sausage

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Corn Chowder With Sausage Recipe

This easy corn chowder recipe uses frozen whole-kernel corn and gets extra heartiness from  low-fat chicken sausage.

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Five-Layer Dip

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Five-Layer Dip Recipe

This popular party dip gets a face-lift with a few simple changes. Keep fat and calories to a minimum by swapping whole-kernel corn for the customary layer of ground beef.

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Chicken-and-Corn Pies With Cornbread Crust

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Chicken-and-Corn Pies With Cornbread Crust Recipe

These individual servings of chicken pie feature a Tex-Mex style chicken mixture with enchilada sauce, corn, green chiles and chili powder, and the crusty topping is made with Mexican cornbread mix.

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Creamy Corn Risotto

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Creamy Corn Risotto Recipe

Late summer harvest of fresh corn shines in this simple Creamy Corn Risotto.

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Skillet Poblano Corn

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Skillet Poblano Corn Recipe

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Zucchini with Corn and Cilantro

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Zucchini with Corn and Cilantro Recipe

Use this vegetable medley as a fresh substitute for salsa or guacamole salad on a Tex-Mex fiesta plate.

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Corn, Ham and Scallion Frittata

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Corn, Ham and Scallion Frittata Recipe

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Crab and Vegetable Gumbo

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Crab and Vegetable Gumbo Recipe

The gumbo-blend vegetables contain chopped celery, onion, bell pepper, corn, and okra. If you can't find this particular blend, substitute a mixture of frozen okra and corn.

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Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

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Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans, and Tomatoes Recipe

You can assemble this colorful salad through step 5 up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. For a shortcut, you can use 3 cups of frozen corn kernels, thawed, instead of the fresh corn. Prep and cook time: about 45 minutes.

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