Frozen corn can be an excellent option for cooked dishes like stews or hot dips.
Plus, studies show frozen fruits and vegetables can be healthier than fresh ones.
Yes, you read that right.

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Layered with cheese, it’s topped off and baked with a tender crown of cornbread.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Did you know that Chicken Tortilla Soup ismost searched soup in the South?
Top it with crispy tortilla chips, avocado, and cilantro.

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Scalloped Corn Casserole
This buttery, cracker-topped casserole contains absolutely no scallops.
Mix in corn until combined, pour it into a greased baking dish, and bake.
Hot sauce adds some spice.

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How about one that can use fresh or frozen corn kernels?
If you are using frozen, we recommend adding a tablespoon of honey to sweeten the dish.
Lightly sweetened with honey and using salted butter, this recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

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Top it with fresh chives.
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.

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When ready, crumble bacon slices and garnish with extra scallions if desired.
And yesfrozen corn is perfectly acceptable in this summery dish in other seasons.
Corn Pudding Casserole
Do you likeyour corn puddingsweet or savory?

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This creamy, cheesy casserole will be your new go-to if you’re team savory.
Fresh chives and thyme add a bit more brightness.
Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew
Brunswick stew might have disputed origins, but this stick-to-your-bones recipe is delicious.

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Feel free to modify the ingredient list based on your family’s tastes.
Your family will love this creative twist ontaco night.
Make it spicier by adding more jalapeno or smokier with chipotle chili powder.

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Corn and cubed ham combine with stone-ground grits for an easy twist on a souffle.
This dish is excellent for breakfast or dinner any time of year.
Macaroni Corn Casserole
This recipe is the combination we never knew we needed.

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Combine mac-and-cheese with corn casserole for a decadent, cheese-laden dish full of flavor.
Dry mustard, garlic, scallions, and cayenne pepper add some spice.
Let this macaroni corn casserole sit for 15 minutes before serving.

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Make this savory corn pudding up to two days in advance, cover, and chill.
Sprinkle with thyme before serving.
In just 40 minutes, you’re able to have bowls of steaming soup on the table.

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Easy Brunswick Stew
Don’t have all day to mind the stove?
Let the slow cooker take care of dinner tonight with our easiest Brunswick stew recipe.
Come back at the end of the day to shred the extremely tender meat.

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White wine vinegar, garlic, and habanero pepper liven up the succotash.
Use a cast-iron skillet to sear in the flavors.
The corn-studded fritters fall somewhere betweenhush puppiesand funnel cake, two of our very favorite things.

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At breakfast, it’s possible for you to serve them with warm maple syrup for dipping.

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