21 Canned Corn Recipes
These delicious Canned Corn recipes will help you get dinner on the table fast! Browse the list of easy recipes for side dishes, appetizers, soup and main dish ideas using my favorite pantry staple: corn. Whether you have too much canned corn or want to serve it in a new way, you’re in for a treat.
Why you’ll love these Corn Recipes
These recipes with canned corn are quick to make and pair perfectly with just about any main dish idea.
Canned corn is versatile and can be used to make an easy side dish, appetizer idea, tasty soup or casserole to round out a meal.
Related: Quick and Healthy Side Dish Ideas for Chicken
By adding other simple ingredients (like sour cream, cheddar cheese, heavy cream and tasty spices) these corn recipes will be thoroughly enjoyed by your family.
While these canned corn recipes are great for family dinners, they can also be used for holiday meals and your Thanksgiving feast.
Recipes Using Canned Corn
It doesn't get much simpler than using canned vegetables in recipes, and I've compiled a list of some of the best canned corn recipes across the web. You are going to love this collection of recipes that use canned corn!
Side Dish Recipes
These canned corn side dishes are a great way to make a complete meal with any kind of main entree.
Brown Butter Corn Recipe
This Brown Buttered Corn Recipe is a tasty way to turn canned corn into a delicious side dish perfect for a weeknight meal and needs just a few ingredients.
Ingredients: butter, seasonings, corn
Street Corn Mexican Brussel Sprouts
How delicious does this sound? This easy salad idea calls for fresh or frozen corn but you could easily substitute canned corn. Use this as a side salad or lunch idea.
Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread casserole is a savory dish that pairs perfectly with weeknight meals, a yummy dish for a BBQ, family gatherings, and more. And it's ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients: cornbread mix, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, sour cream, milk, eggs, sugar onion, baking powder, salt
Creamy Mexican Corn Salad
Whether you serve this as a side or appetizer, this creamy corn salad is one that your family will love. This recipe calls for ears of corn but you can use canned for sure.
Ingredients: corn, olive oil, garlic, radishes, chives, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, paprika, mayo and sour cream
Easy 4-Ingredient Corn Fritters (Vegan)
These 4-ingredient corn fritters are an easy and tasty vegan side dish! Enjoy sweet corn kernels combined with spicy scallions in this quick, flavorful fritter recipe that pan fries well without using oil and can even be made gluten free!
Ingredients: corn, flour, scallions, dairy free milk, salt, pepper, neutral oil
Brown rice salad
This flavorful and nutritious brown rice salad boasts an array of vibrant flavors, colors and textures all brought together with an Orange Honey Mustard Dressing. This recipe with canned corn is a great side dish idea for all kinds of gatherings.
Ingredients: honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, mince garlic, orange zest, orange juice, red onion, seasonings, brown rice, vegetable stock, red pepper, dried apricots, sultanas, pecans, corn. coriander
The Best Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Corn and zucchini fritters are a simple yet tasty recipe combining corn, zucchini, cheddar and flour into tasty fritters that can serve both as an appetizer or vegetarian main meal.
Ingredients: zucchini, sea salt, corn, onion, garlic, eggs, seasonings, flour, cheese, vegetable oil
Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe
Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread makes an outstanding side dish to any meal, and the pickled jalapenos add an unexpected kick!
Ingredients: Safflower Oil, Jalapeños Pickled, Cornmeal Self-rising Buttermilk Mix, Sugar, Salt, Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cream Style Corn, Milk, Eggs
Jalapeno Creamed Corn
No prep work is required to create this delicious Jalapeno Creamed Corn dish; simply combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and you will have a tasty side ready in less than 10 minutes!
Ingredients: corn, cream cheese, jalapenos, cayenne pepper
Skillet Rosemary Cornbread
This delicious skillet rosemary cornbread (with creamed corn!) can be ready in under 30 minutes! With chunks of corn and my favorite herb, this side dish is a great holiday menu option.
Ingredients: cornmeal, flour, rosemary, baking powder, salt, creamed corn, butter, eggs, milk, sea salt
Appetizers
Looking for a delicious appetizer with canned corn? Try one of these delicious recipes.
Corn Dip Recipe
This easy Corn Dip recipe is cheesy and full of flavor and is perfect when paired with chips, veggies and crackers. It's great for a party or tasty weekend snack.
Ingredients: corn, mayonnaise, green chiles, chipotle pepper, adobe sauce, cheese, garlic, pepper tomato, onion, cilantro
Dinner Idea
These corn recipes are hearty enough to enjoy as a meal but super easy to make with pantry items.
Beans and Rice Taco Soup
Beans and Rice Taco Soup is an easy 30-minute recipe using canned corn made from only shelf-stable ingredients. This soup is full of flavor, with a little punch from the spices. It's quick and easy to make and great for a busy weeknight. This recipe also works as a main dish idea.
Ingredients: black beans, white rice, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, broth, taco seasoning, water
Corn Egg Drop Soup (10-Min)
Corn Egg Drop Soup is an effortless yet delectable soup that only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Created using ingredients readily available at any local grocery store - it's much healthier and delicious than ordering takeout this tasty side dish is great!
Ingredients: chicken stock, corn, eggs, water, corn starch, seasonings, sesame oil, scallions
Creamy Taco Soup
Creamy Taco Soup is the ideal way to satisfy taco cravings when one-pot dinner solutions fit best into your dining routine. Get all those classic taco flavors in one easy soup.
Ingredients: ground beef, onion, bell pepper, seasonings, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, vegetable broth, cream cheese, desired toppings
Easy Smoked Chicken Enchiladas (No Smoker Required)
These Smoked Chicken Enchiladas are a comforting and classic meal. Filled with tender chicken pieces, creamy cheese, corn and zesty sauce, this is a great dinner idea for cooler temperatures.
Ingredients: tomato sauce, seasonings, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chicken stock, chicken, black beans, corn, liquid smoke, cheese, tortillas, toppings of choice
Mexican Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef
Mexican Cornbread Casserole with Ground Beef makes an ideal dish to bring to potlucks and barbecues! Packed full of protein-packed vegetables including corn, this Mexican Cornbread Casserole recipe makes the perfect treat to share among family and friends!
Ingredients: ground beef, seasonings, onion, jalapeno, water, black beans, tomato paste, corn, cornbread mix, cheese
Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Santa Fe Chicken Salad can be assembled using rotisserie chicken for an incredibly delicious, hearty, and healthy dish in just 10 minutes! The corn, chicken and other salad ingredients make this filling and a great main course idea.
Ingredients: sour cream, salsa, romaine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
This delicious slow cooker chicken taco soup features succulent pieces of juicy chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans and sweet corn! It's sure to fill any appetite and satisfy even the pickiest eater.
Ingredients: chicken, seasonings, onion, red bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, diced fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, lime juice
Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Soup is easy, delicious and hassle-free - ideal for busy days when time is of the essence! Simply throw everything in, set your timer, and get back to work - perfect when time management matters most!
Ingredients: chicken broth, chicken breasts, corn, onion, green chiles, garlic, jalapeno hot sauce, seasonings, cilantro
Tuna and Sweet Corn Pasta Bake
Tuna and sweet corn pasta bake is an easy recipe using ingrediants found in the cupboard. With only six ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this dish is a yummy family dinner idea.
Ingredients: pasta, tuna, corn, milk, cornflour, cheese, salt, pepper
Tuna and Sweet Corn Quiche
This delicious tuna and sweet corn quiche is easy to prepare for brunch or dinner. With an olive oil crust and a simple egg mixture for the filling, this unique recipe is a great one to share with friends.
Ingredients: flour, salt, olive oil, water, tune, corn, cheese, eggs, milk, basil, pepper
Tips for using canned corn in recipes
Make sure to drain the canned corn and rinse it thoroughly under cold water before using it in recipes. This helps remove excess sodium and preserves the natural flavor of the corn.
If you don’t use a whole can of corn, you can freeze the leftovers. Just store it in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer.
To store leftover corn in the fridge for quicker use, make sure you don’t store it in the can. Put it into an air-tight container made of plastic or glass (these are my fave!).
If you’re worried about your sodium intake look for cans that are lower in sodium and make sure to rinse them before use.
Canned corn is often softer than corn off the cob. If you want it to be firmer consider adding the canned corn near the end of the cooking process.
If you feel that the corn from the can is a little too bland, consider adding extra spices.
Frequently Asked Questions
All the popular companies, like Green Giant, Del Monte, and Libby’s have canned corn. It comes down to personal preference. For me, I look for a brand that I know offers good quality products that is a reasonable price. If you are worried about dietary concerns, you’ll want to choose a brand that is organic or offers lower sodium etc.
Absolutely, fresh corn can be a great substitute for canned corn in these recipes. Just make sure you cook the fresh corn first before using it in recipes where the canned variant is supposed to be used straight from the can. Similarly you can use canned corn in place of fresh corn in recipes.
Next time you find yourself with a few extra cans of corn or want to explore simple canned corn recipes let yourself get creative in the kitchen.