Corn on the Cob: Four Ways
ShareCreative options to spice up one of Summer’s best side dishes. From sweet to spicy corn on the cob toppings.
So It rained pretty much all day yesterday and was cold. I’m not exaggerating about that either. It was in the 50’s and 60’s and rainy. Brrr. So cold. And it’s going to continue raining for the next few days. It seems that no matter where you live, you’re bound to complain about the weather. I’m just over the cold and rain and ready for summer to really begin and stick around for a while! None of this teaser garbage that New England is so known for. If you’re having warm sunny days, send some of that my way please!
The nasty weather even canceled school evacuation practice. Who ever heard of such a thing? I never had that growing up. We had fire drills and that was it. I’m talking… k-5 were going to walk up the street, escorted by teachers and police to a different location in a mock evacuation. Weird, right? So I guess it’s been rescheduled for a later date before school is out for the season.
Speaking of which, I’m seriously counting down the days. Two weeks until summer break kicks off! Super excited. Maybe I’ll actually get to sleep in at least once or twice.
Can we please discuss summer shows? What are you watching? Anything new and amazing I should be checking out? Or anything I should be absolutely catching up on this summer before new seasons start back up? I’ve been trying to keep tabs on The Voice and So You Think You Can Dance. I usually only manage to follow along with those types of shows in the earlier days… you know, when it’s a mix of amazing and completely awful. Of course there’s also Next Food Network Star. It’s just fun to watch the drama and see who ends up on top. I never actually vote. So I guess it’s pretty much competition shows in the summer outside of a few others.
Okay so good weather, bad weather, cheesy shows and all… I’m always game for corn. I practically dream of the day good corn is finally available locally. It took a while for my local store to get decent corn but once it hit I was all over it! I try to grab a bunch at least once a week. It’s kind of a fun treat.
I came across a cool spread of corn possibilities in a magazine weeks back. After reading off a bunch of options to the Mr, we agreed we needed to try at least one. But no… when it came time I wanted to do so much more than that. Why not do a taste test. An experiment, if you will – to see how they really rated and if we’d eat them again or not.
The contenders: Mexican (mayo, Parm, chili powder and lime), sea salt and red pepper flakes, cheddar-bacon and cinnamon-sugar. I’m not a mayo fan, at all – I only use the smallest amount possible with my tuna – that’s it! So I didn’t try the Mexican. I left those for the Mr to enjoy – creamy, cheesy and a little spicy. A bit of lime juice is a must. Sea salt and red pepper flakes is basically your standard corn but with some spice. We were most excited to try the cinnamon-sugar corn. It was completely intriguing. Sweet, crunchy, juicy – kind of amazing in a really unusual way. Just trust me, it’s a must try at least once.
My fav of the bunch… can you guess? Duh clearly the cheddar and bacon. It was buttery and cheesy. I only wish I sprinkled even more bacon on it. Ahhh delicious.
More Summer recipes to try:
Roasted strawberry ice cream
Classic New England style lobster rolls
Ratatouille
Skillet cherry peach pies
S’mores Rice Krispie treats
Fried churros
Lobster mac and cheeseStrawberry oatmeal crumb bars
Corn on the Cob: Four Ways
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
Cinnamon-sugar corn:
- Softened butter
- 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Mexican corn:
- Mayonnaise
- Parmesan cheese
- Chili powder
- Limes
Cheddar and bacon corn:
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon cooked and crumbled
- Foil
Sea salt and red pepper flake corn:
- Butter
- Fine sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper optional
Instructions
- Prepare corn as desired. If grilling, cook with husks on over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove husks and any remaining silk.
- Cinnamon-sugar corn: Coat corn with softened butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Mexican corn: Lightly coat with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chili powder. Spritz with fresh lime juice as desired.
- Cheddar and bacon corn: Rest on a sheet of foil. Coat with butter. Cover with cheese and bacon. Wrap with foil, allowing cheese to melt.
- Sea salt and red pepper flake corn: Coat with butter. Sprinkle with sea salt, optional black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Cinnamon and Sugar corn? Hmmm I am going to need to try this one!
It’s a must try!
Whoa! I love all four ways, but cinnamon sugar! I never would have thought to do that with corn! It sounds crazy enough fo me to like so I much try it! These all great Rachel!
Definitely worth trying. It’s everything you expect it to be.
So many fun ideas for dressing up your corn on the cob! I am most excited to try the Mexican and cheddar/bacon but they all sound amazing!
I wish I had more cheddar/bacon. I’ll have to make that one again soon. So good.
4 ways?! Decisions, decisions, I think I’m totally drooling over the cinnamon-sugar! Never would have thought to make corn like that!
It’s a side… it’s dessert… it’s both! ;)
I so hear you about the weather… it was 60s and rainy all week last week here, and while it’s at least warmer here this week, the rain is still coming! Oof. At least I can eat corn on the cob and pretend it feels like summer! These all sound scrumptious!
Pretend away! I’m right there with you.
Love the Mexican one!
Next time I’m totally trying it w/butter instead of mayo – at least to sort of try it ;)
Such a fun post– I LOVE Mexican corn!
I will take one of each please. They are all so delish looking and filled with flavor!
I would eat every single one of these.
Corn platter coming right up! ;)
How fun to try four of them! I want to try all these corn flavors too. Brilliant fun!
It’s a fun taste testing experience :)
I love the versions of corn you just shared… they all look delicious!
Thanks so much, Tasha!
I love this taste-testing! I would have never thought to do sweet with corn. I want to try all four!
Loving this!! I never do anything fun with corn on the cob. This makes me want to!!
We are watching Master Chef and Next Food Network Star this summer. And still getting through Game of Thrones on Netflix. :)
Yes, Master Chef too! I swear it’s practically all competition shows this time of year. I’ve heard of Game of Thrones. Will have to look into it.
Great reminder that I need to start jazzing up my corn on the cob! Loving all four of these ideas!
They all sound good, but I would have to go with the cinnamon sugar one! Although cheddar and bacon is a close second.
That’s exactly how the weather has been here too. So over this cold rainy stuff! Where is summer?? And that was totally going to be my guess on your fave… because… no explanation needed. #baconrules
Duh obviously. ;) Bacon addict for life.
Thanks for sharing.. Such great ideas!!! Think the bacon cheddar is our favorite.
Ohhhh I love this so much! They are all fabulous, but Mexican style is always my favorite!!
oooo I have 6 ears of corn at home right now. I think I need to grill some up for dinner.Well have BF do it but I think we need to have corn tonight!
My current corn cob fave has been mayo, garlic, tabasco and grill seasoning. I’ll have to throw some bacon or maybe spicy sausage in there next time. Thanks!
These all look AMAZING, but your cheddar and bacon looks especially good to me! Great recipes, Rachel!
These all look so goood!
I love corn and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Yum to all of them!
It was a yucky few days of NON STOP rain here too! Dang rain messes everything up! Although I sure wouldn’t mind being rained in with all 4 of these corns!!! They look amazing and you are so creative.
seriously LOVE this. i’m obsessed with corn on the cob and i’ve only really had it with butter. i’m dying to try the Mexican corn, though. it’s one of the popular street foods they have and it’s really intriguing!!
Ooo, I love a good taste test and these are such great flavors!
It’s been crumby up here in WA, too! WTF Summer? I need a BBQ and corn all of these ways. I mean Cheddar BACON? Fo’ real.
I haven’t checked Hulu for SYTYCD yet this year, but to me, the earliest episodes are always the most boring. Feel good stories about people who can’t dance, or worse, making fun of people who can’t dance. You have to stick with it to see the truly amazing choreography once all the mediocre dancers get weeded out. Though it just hasn’t been the same since Melanie won.
Cinnamon sugar corn? I need to do that…like, tomorrow! And all your other versions, too! You made me crave corn!
Love these ideas for corn on the cob- I love eating a cob of corn in the hot summer sun!
I love the mexican one- but I totally need to try the cinnamon sugar!
The Mexican version is by far my fave. It’s probably one of the very few times I “do” mayo. I saw Rachael Ray do it a few years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. Now if it ever actually stops raining and turns to summer maybe I can eat some!
Cinnamon and sugar? Now that sounds like something I have to try with my corn on the cob!
My husband and I love love love corn on the cob any and every way! These look amazing :)
I love this!! You reminded me to get creative. Sometimes I just brush a little BBQ sauce on it and it really is so good and simple.
OMG why have I never thought of that?! I need to try it with bbq sauce now.
I would have to eat every way! I love fresh corn on the cob!
Trying them all is a must! :)