Is there anything this little can can't do? From apps and sides to delicious dinners, here are some canned corn recipes to make tonight.
32 Recipes That Start with a Can of Corn
Updated on Sep. 17, 2024
Quick Potato Corn Chowder
This corn chowder recipe is the perfect starter, or even a meal in itself. It works in every season, so enjoy it year ’round. My family loves this potato corn chowder. —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York
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Slow-Cooker Corn Pudding
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet and creamy, my corn pudding couldn’t be simpler to prepare. It's so satisfying with so little effort—this dish never disappoints! —Kay Chon, Sherwood, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 504 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Chicken Corn Fritters
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and was thrilled when my husband and our three young boys gave it rave reviews. The chicken and zesty sauce make these a wonderful brunch or lunch entree.
-Marie Greene, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 fritter: 254 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Smoky Cheddar, Ham and Corn Chowder
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I'm making a pot of Smoky Cheddar Corn Chowder, no one misses dinner. Smoked cheese the flavor to another level. —Danielle Crawford, Pelzer, SC
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1797mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.
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Hamburger Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Gumbo in a Jiffy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such a cinch to assemble. —Amy Flack, Homer City, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 279 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 1197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Taco Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. —Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 415 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Shrimp Corn Cakes with Soy Mayo
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 corn cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 109 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Corn Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband.
For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice.
Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.
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Ranchero Supper
Total Time
15 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty dish is fast and easy to fix after a busy workday. We like to use hickory and bacon baked beans and serve it with fruit or a green salad for a complete meal. —Karen Roberts, Lawrence, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 511 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein.
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Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Total Time
45 min
Servings
11 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 196 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch.
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Fiesta Turkey Tortilla Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always thankful when I can pull such a delicious soup together in under 30 minutes. —Amy McFadden, Chelsea, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups (calculated without additional salsa): 203 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1264mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
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Sweet Corn and Potato Gratin
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty potato gratin side dish combines great garlic and onion flavor, and kids love the nice crispy topping, too! —Jennifer Olson, Pleasanton, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 213 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Campfire Hash
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
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Baked Corn
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a sweet corn pudding that can turn even ordinary meals into something to celebrate. A yuletide favorite with our entire family, this baked corn casserole spoons up as sweet and creamy as custard. Guests give it rave reviews and always ask for the recipe. —Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 186 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Texas Stew
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely on family-friendly ones more and more. Everyone enjoys this stew. —Kim Balstad, Lewisville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
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Marina’s Golden Corn Fritters
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32 fritters
From the Recipe Creator:
Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I sometimes triple the recipe. Serve fritters with maple syrup or agave nectar. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 fritters : 162 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sloppy Joe Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To be honest, I don't hear many compliments on this dish...folks are always too busy eating! I developed the recipe by grabbing ingredients from my refrigerator and cupboards one "crunch time" when I needed an easy dish fast. —Kathy McCreary, Goddard, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 371 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Ham Chowder
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 404 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Tilapia with Corn Salsa
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves fish, and this quick and tasty dish is very popular at my house. Though it tastes like it takes a long time, it cooks in minutes under the broiler. We enjoy it with lemon wedges with couscous on the side. —Brenda Coffey, Singer Island, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 3/4 cup salsa: 354 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 934mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein.
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Sloppy Joe Stew
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This old-fashioned stew has a slightly sweet taste from the addition of canned corn. You can make the stew ahead of time and reheat it for a quick meal later on. - Clair Long, Destrehan, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 353 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 666mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Succotash
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can't get more southern than this succotash recipe. It comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. This dish made her famous—at least with everyone who ever tasted it. —Rosa Boone, Mobile, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Cornbread Taco Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese and onions make an attractive topping. —Vicki Good, Oscoda, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 541 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
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Cheesy Meatball Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
With meat, potatoes and other vegetables, this rich-tasting soup is a meal in itself. Cheese dip makes it taste just like a cheeseburger. I serve this soup with a nice crusty loaf of French bread. —Ione Sander, Carlton, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 421 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1959mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Beef Pot Pie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For more than a dozen years, this has been the No. 1 dish to serve company at our house. So far, everyone has given it a thumbs-up rating. —Hannah McDowell, Penns Creek, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 487 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Cornbread Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband likes spicy foods, I frequently sprinkle chopped jalapeno peppers over half of this casserole just for him. I often double the recipe when entertaining and always end up with empty pans. It is that good! —Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 311 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Fiery Stuffed Poblanos
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Corn Pudding
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real comfort food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 435 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Nacho Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Grandma's Rice Dish
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother often made this casserole when I was young. I forgot about it until one day I found myself adding the same ingredients to leftover rice. The memories came flooding back. —Lorna Moore, Glendora, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 719 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1397mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein.
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Alfredo Chicken & Biscuits
Total Time
3 hours 40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a cute potpie presentation, dish this creamy chicken up in ramekins and top each with a biscuit. I sometimes serve it over hot linguine, too. —Jennifer Jordan of Hubbard, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 480 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 1305mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein.
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Beef ‘n’ Biscuit Bake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is quick, easy and satisfying. With its beef and corn combo, it's cozy cuisine at its best! —Erin Schneider, St. Peters, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 439 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1180mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
