Sweet and crunchy, these sweetcorn recipes will be a hit among kids and grown-ups alike

<p>Looking to add flavour, colour and bulk to a soup, chicken pie, chilli, sandwich filling, salsa or pancake batter? Reach for the sweetcorn! Whether it's tinned, fresh or frozen, sweetcorn is certainly a good vegetable to have on standby.</p><p>It also happens to be one of the few vegetables that kids actually like! Who doesn't love a succulent cob, fresh off the barbecue and drizzled with melted butter? Plus, there&rsquo;s plenty of room to get inventive with it and cook up delicious dishes that everyone will enjoy.</p><p>Check out some of our favourite sweetcorn recipes...</p><h2>sweetcorn, chicken and prawn jambalaya </h2><p>Sweetcorn adds colour and crunch to this flavour-packed <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweetcorn-chicken-prawn-jambalaya" target="_blank">jambalaya dish</a>, which also combines chicken, prawns, chorizo, peppers, tomatoes and lots of long-grain rice. Bonus? It can all be thrown into one pan. Easy! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweetcorn-chicken-jambalaya__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweetcorn-chicken-jambalaya__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>mexican-style corn muffins</h2><p>These savoury <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mexican-style-corn-muffins" target="_blank">Mexican-style muffins</a> are perfect for throwing into your lunchbox or bag as an on-the-go snack. Bursting with broccoli, feta and sweetcorn (and topped with spicy jalapeños), they're delicious eaten cold, or fresh out of the oven.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mexican-corn-muffins__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mexican-corn-muffins_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>zingy sweetcorn relish</h2><p>Spooned onto burgers, hotdogs and sandwiches or served with grilled meat, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/zingy-sweetcorn-relish" target="_blank">zingy relish</a> combines sweetcorn with crunchy radishes, ginger, lime juice and dark muscovado sugar. And did we mention that it takes just 25 minutes to put together?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="zingy-sweetcorn-relish__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/zingy-sweetcorn-relish__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>sweetcorn and watercress muffins</h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweetcorn-watercress-muffins" target="_blank">cheesy sweetcorn and watercress muffins</a> make a tasty savoury snack. Pack them into lunchboxes or bake a batch as a weekend treat. Or, if the sun is shining, enjoy them as part of a picnic lunch in the garden.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweetcorn-watercress-muffins__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweetcorn-watercress-muffins__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Loaded corn on the cob</h2><p><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/asparagus-beans-sweetcorn/asda-growers-selection-sweetcorn-twin-pack/910000280859" target="_blank">Sweetcorn</a> on the barbecue is beautiful in its simplicity &ndash; and if you load it up Tex-Mex style, with mayo, cheese and a vibrant avocado and tomato salsa, you&rsquo;re onto a serious winner! <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/loaded-corn-on-the-cob" target="_blank">These colourful cobs</a> will make a brilliant addition to your barbecue spread, either as a veggie option or as a side.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="loaded-corn-on-the-cob__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/loaded-corn-on-the-cob__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chicken and sweet potato boats</h2><p>Sweetcorn works brilliantly with all sorts of Tex-Mex flavours, including the sweet and smoky barbecue sauce in <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chicken-sweet-potato-boats" target="_blank">these chicken and sweet potato boats. </a></p><p>Tender baked sweet potato flesh is mixed with cooked chicken, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/rubs-marinades-pastes/asda-smoky-bbq-marinade-glaze/910000559602" target="_blank">barbecue marinade</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/herbs/asda-growers-selection-coriander/41755" target="_blank">coriander</a> and &ndash; of course &ndash; <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-frozen-for-freshness-sweetcorn/31122365" target="_blank">sweetcorn</a>. Pile it back into the skins, top with cheese, then serve with a fresh green salad, wedges of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lemons-limes-grapefruit/asda-growers-selection-loose-lime/24663" target="_blank">lime</a> and a little extra sauce. This delicious dinner makes eating well feel like a special treat &ndash; a serving packs in 3 of your 5-a-day!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chicken-sweet-potato-boats__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chicken-sweet-potato-boats__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Sweetcorn and bacon fritters</h2><p>Sweetcorn&rsquo;s firm but tender bite gives beautiful texture to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweetcorn-bacon-fritters" target="_blank">these savoury fritters</a>. Bacon adds little pockets of intense flavour that offsets the sweetness of the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetables/asda-frozen-for-freshness-sweetcorn/31122365" target="_blank">sweetcorn</a> while avocado and soured cream are an indulgent touch.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweetcorn-bacon-fritters__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweetcorn-bacon-fritters__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Grilled sweetcorn salsa</h2><p>Perfect with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jerk-spiced-basa" target="_blank">grilled fish</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ready-to-cook/asda-simply-cook-piri-piri-spatchcock-chicken/910001910677" target="_blank">spicy chicken</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/beef-burgers-meatballs/asda-extra-special-4-seasoned-beef-burgers/910001932819" target="_blank">burgers</a>,<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/grilled-sweetcorn-salsa" target="_blank"> this tasty salsa</a> will add colour, crunch and sweetness to a range of savoury dishes. Prepare this simple summer relish using either <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/asparagus-beans-sweetcorn/asda-growers-selection-sweetcorn-twin-pack/910000280859" target="_blank">fresh</a> or tinned corn ahead of time to perk up your BBQ spread in a jiffy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="grilled-sweetcorn-salsa__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/grilled-sweetcorn-salsa__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Colours of the rainbow pizza</h2><p>Homemade pizzas may sound like a tricky challenge, but if you use <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baking-mixes/asda-pizza-mix/910000437024" target="_blank">a pizza dough mix</a> you can shave plenty of time off making dinner. In fact, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/colours-of-the-rainbow-pizza" target="_blank">our Colours of the Rainbow Pizza </a>can be ready and on the table in under 45 mins! </p><p>Getting the kids to load up their own personalised pizzas with colourful veg like <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/peppers/asda-farm-stores-mixed-peppers/910003187659" target="_blank">peppers</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/onions-leeks/asda-growers-selection-loose-red-onion-order-by-number-of-onions-or-select-kg/34413" target="_blank">red onion</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweetcorn/asda-sweetcorn-in-water/1000006993454" target="_blank">sweetcorn</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mushrooms/asda-growers-selection-white-mushrooms/910000921220" target="_blank">mushrooms</a> is a great way to encourage them to tuck into all sorts of veg. Mix <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/natural-plain/asda-greek-style-fat-free-natural-yogurt/910000461906" target="_blank">fat-free yogurt</a> with grated <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cucumber/asda-growers-selection-cucumber/43966703" target="_blank">cucumber</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/herbs/asda-growers-selection-mint/910001988816" target="_blank">mint</a> for a delicious, simple dip for crusts.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="rainbow-veg-quick-pizza__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/rainbow-veg-quick-pizza__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Have our tasty sweetcorn recipes got you craving a cob? Make sure to stock up on everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">online</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a></em></p>

9 of the best sweetcorn recipes

By ASDA Admin,18th June 2020

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