Recipes with Frozen Corn That Make Dinner Tonight Easier

One vegetable that freezes really well is corn. Even if we’d always prefer fresh corn on the cob for salsa or as a raw garnish, frozen corn is nonetheless appropriate for the dinner table. A great substitute for prepared foods like stews or hot dips is frozen corn. Unlike fresh corn, which could soon turn into a mushy mess, frozen corn maintains its shape and structure. We would never choose canned corn, which can taste fake and mushy, over frozen corn, which is frozen when it’s still fresh. Frozen fruits and veggies may also be healthier than fresh ones, according to studies. You did really read correctly.

If you’ve got a bag of corn lurking in the depths of your freezer, break it out for these family-friendly recipes. Frozen corn will help add pops of freshness and dimension to your winter stews, like Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew, or creative casseroles, like Cowboy Casserole. We can guarantee that your guests or family members will only guess that the dish started with a bag of frozen corn. Channel the feeling of summer cookouts by adding corn in these delicious dishes year-round.

Cowboy Casserole

Stuffed with taco-flavored beef and topped with a layer of golden-brown tater tots, this Cowboy Casserole will be a new dinnertime staple. A combination of black beans, pinto beans, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and diced green chiles adds heartiness to this casserole. Hot sauce adds some spice.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Chili is one of our favorite fall stews, but sometimes ground beef and beans can be heavy. This white chili recipe uses turkey meat and chicken or turkey stock to make a lighter version of the classic stew. After letting this chili cook for seven hours, your house will smell great, and this dish will taste delicious. Stir in the corn at the end.

Harry Young’s Burgoo

Burgoo is a classic Southern stew made in extra-large batches, so this recipe is ideal for church potlucks or community gatherings. It incorporates a few different frozen foods—corn, lima beans, and peas—alongside fresh produce and meat to create a multi-dimensional stew.

Corn And Jalapeño Dip

This slightly spicy corn and jalapeño dip will be the star of any tailgate or backyard cookout. This recipe is ideal when you are short on time. Stir the first seven ingredients in a slow cooker to heat until it’s creamy and bubbling. When ready, crumble bacon slices and garnish with extra scallions if desired.

Best-Ever Succotash

Our favorite Southern succotash is heightened by the addition of bacon and basil. And yes—frozen corn is perfectly acceptable in this summery dish in other seasons. Fresh tomatoes, okra, and basil are sold in Southern grocery stores throughout the year, and they are what really make this dish sing.