Corn/45 recipes

Crab and spinach rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in creamy soup sauce and melted Monterey Jack. Quick 30-minute microwave casserole.

Fresh-from-the-cob creamed corn with crispy bacon and tender leeks, made lighter with low-fat milk. A 15-minute summer side dish bursting with sweet corn flavor.

Quick johnnycakes from corn muffin mix: just thin the box batter slightly, fry on a hot griddle like pancakes. Crispy edges, tender corn-flavored center, ready in 15 minutes for breakfast or supper.

Kookie Cookies: no-bake peanut butter corn chip bars with corn syrup and sugar. A salty-sweet, crunchy 4-ingredient treat that kids can help make in 15 minutes.

Hot corned beef sandwiches with American cheese, green olives, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce stuffed in coney buns and heated in foil. A quick, savory, retro lunch ready in 15 minutes.

Barbecued chicken burritos wrap shredded rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, black beans, corn, and sour cream in whole wheat tortillas. Leftover-chicken dinner in 15 minutes.

Drop these easy blue corn dumplings right on top of simmering chili or stew. Five ingredients, 15 minutes of steaming, and you've got fluffy, earthy cornmeal dumplings with a gorgeous color.

Black bean and salsa salad with corn, celery, scallions, and fresh cilantro. A no-cook diabetic-friendly vegetarian salad dressed simply with salsa and red wine vinegar. Pantry-pull lunch in 15 minutes.

Fruit-flavor popcorn balls made with Jello gelatin, corn syrup, sugar, and salted peanuts. Pick any Jello flavor for colorful, kid-friendly popcorn treats in 15 minutes.

Chocolate popcorn haystacks with popped corn, peanuts, and chow mein noodles coated in melted chocolate chips. A 4-ingredient no-bake snack kids can help make, ready in 15 minutes.

Homemade Cracker Jack-style caramel popcorn with peanuts, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. A crunchy, sweet snack that comes together in just 15 minutes.

Pasta salad with asparagus, baby corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A fast, pantry-friendly cold salad that comes together in 15 minutes with Italian or Caesar dressing.

No-bake cocoa bourbon balls with crushed vanilla wafers, pecans, cocoa powder, and corn syrup rolled in granulated sugar. A classic holiday candy ready in 15 minutes.

Layered ground beef casserole with sliced potatoes, corn, carrots, green pepper, and melted cheddar baked under tomato sauce. A complete one-dish dinner with 15 minutes of prep.

Corny frank chowder: quick weeknight chowder with hot dogs, creamed corn, green peppers, and melted Velveeta. Retro kid-friendly comfort soup in 15 minutes.

Quick cast-iron charred vegetables with corn, zucchini, and bell peppers in lemon-herb dressing. A 15-minute summer side dish with smoky, caramelized edges.