Satisfy your craving for crispy, cheesy goodness with this delicious corn fritters recipe. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these fritters have a crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful center. Perfect for any occasion!

I love summer! Being warm in the sun and sitting by the pool while the kids play is my happy place (I’m writing this post in the middle of winter so it sounds especially lovely right now!)! I love busting out the grill to make our grilled flank steak or mango salsa grilled chicken. And I love allllllll the summer produce. Fresh tomatoes from the garden (hello, tomato cucumber salad!!) or raspberries straight from the raspberry bush…there’s just nothing better!

All that being said, I’m always trying to find new ways to use that tasty summer harvest. These cheesy corn fritters are my latest obsession for using fresh corn on the cob. Extra bonus…Cade and kids gobbled them up too! We have been eating them as a side dish with all our summer dinner recipes.

Ingredients for Cheesy Corn Fritters

You only need a few household ingredients to make these tasty corn fritters! You won’t believe how quickly they come together. Here is everything you will need:

• Eggs: bind all the ingredients together
• Milk: adds richness and helps form the batter
• Salt: adds flavor
• Cayenne Powder: adds heat and flavor
• Flour: just regular all purpose flour
• Cornmeal: adds corn flavor and helps bind everything together
• Sugar: adds flavor
• Baking Powder: gives the fritters a little fluffiness
• Corn Kernels: adds texture and real corn flavor to the fritters
• Scallions: adds flavor and freshness
• Triple Cheddar Cheese Blend: You could honestly use any cheese you want, but Tillamook’s cheddar cheese blend is our favorite. It adds flavor and that melty gooiness.
• Oil: used for frying the fritters – canola oil or vegetable oil

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Corn Fritters with Cheese

Now that you’ve watched how this corn fritter recipe is made, let me write out the steps for you. These step-by-step instructions will walk you through how to make these tasty fritters that are perfect for an appetizer or as a side dish. Here are the basic steps:

1. Whisk: Combine the eggs, milk, salt and ground cayenne powder in a large bowl and whisk everything together.
2. Combine: Add the flour, c

This crunchy, cheesy Sauteed Cauliflower has me over here make the same side dish on repeat multiple times a month lately. It’s jaw-droppingly easy to pull together, and my boys like it so much they snag pieces right out of the pan.

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m a longtime fan of simple, satisfying, and just downright tasty side dishes that I can throw together on busy nights, and sides like sauteed broccoli and asparagus are often seen on my meal plan.

Sauteed Cauliflower

And this cauliflower? It falls right in line with that: hearty, cheesy, and just plain easy to make. From start to finish, all the prep and cooking for the dish can be done in less than 30 minutes with a minimum of fuss.

I love the contrast of textures in this dish, too. The cheesy cauliflower and crunchy breadcrumbs pair together so well. One of my boys, normally a fierce critic of any dish containing cauliflower, even came back for seconds!

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If you’ve been boiling corn the same way forever, this simple trick will change everything. This is the best method for how to cook corn on the cob! The best way to boil corn is to not boil it at all. The corn ends up tender, bright yellow, and still hot when you are ready to eat it.

So, I started cooking corn on the stove top and then realized the meat was too far out from being done. So I turned off the corn, put a lid on it and then like many moms, I forgot that I hadn’t finished cooking it. I opened the lid, and lo and behold, it was so hot, the kernels bright yellow, I decided to go with it and IT WAS AMAZING!! Two years later I’m still doing it and Serious Eats put out an Instagram reel validating me!

How to Cook Corn on the Cob

1. Put the husked ears of corn in a large pot of cold water. Start heating the water with medium-high heat.
2. Check the temperature of the water with a thermometer. Once the temperature reaches 180-185℉, place a lid on the pot and turn off the heat.
3. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Serve while it’s hot with butter and salt and pepper.

How Long to Cook Corn on the Cob

This will be a little misleading but I always plan on 30 minutes for the corn, but hands-on time is only about 5 minutes. I start it first and then let it cook while I work on the rest of dinner.

Why This Method Works

• Prevents overcooking
• Keeps kernels juicy and tender
• Allows flexibility if you’re cooking other dishes
• Works perfectly for feeding a crowd

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Corn: Fresh ears of corn on the cob are the star here—look for bright green husks and plump kernels for the best flavor.
• Water: Just enough to fully submerge the corn so it cooks evenly.
• Butter: Melts beautifully over the hot corn and adds rich, classic flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: Simple seasoning that enhances the natural sweetness of the corn.

Tips for the Best Boiled Corn

• Don’t let it boil – The magic of this method is stopping before a full boil to prevent tough, overcooked kernels.
• Use a thermometer if you can – Hitting that 180–185°F range makes all the difference.
• Keep the lid on – This traps heat and gently finishes cooking the corn.
• Start it first – This method is super forgiving, so it can sit while you finish the rest of dinner.
• Use fresh corn when possible – The sweeter and fresher the corn, the better the final result.

Do You Add Sugar or Salt to the Water?

I don’t add anything to the water, and honestly, you don’t need it. Fresh corn is naturally sweet, and this gentle cooking method helps preserve that flavor without any extras.

Green beans with bacon are one of those simple, comforting side dishes that somehow always steal the spotlight. Growing up, any veggie instantly became more exciting the moment bacon showed up — and honestly, nothing has changed.

This stovetop green beans recipe gives you crisp-tender green beans, perfectly cooked bacon, and a buttery, savory finish that tastes like it came from a steakhouse, but it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Whether you’re prepping for a holiday dinner or pulling together a quick weeknight meal, these skillet green beans with bacon deliver big flavor with hardly any work.

Easy Green Bean Recipe

I grew up on green beans — but they didn’t start out green, our green beans were purple! They were slightly sweeter than regular green beans, but otherwise tasted the same and would turn green after cooking.

Purple beans make me think of home and gardening every summer with my family. We worked long hours in that garden, but never as long as our mom, who is superwoman. Our hands would turn purple from picking and canning beans during the summer and we would have to scrub and scrub when we were done. Isn’t it funny how something you hated as a kid somehow becomes something you miss?

read more: Looking for easy sides? Try our Classic Baked Beans with Bacon next!

Why You’ll Love These Bacon Green Beans

• Quick: Side dishes should be quick and simple and this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes.
• Flavorful: It’s impossible for something to be bland when bacon is involved! Plus, add the garlic seasoning and this dish is bold in flavor!
• One-Skillet: Cleanup is a breeze and all the flavor is contained in one dish.
• Holiday-Friendly: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…this dish works for them all! It’s a regular on our Sunday dinner table as well!

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this simple green bean recipe, you’ll need the following:

• Fresh Green Beans: Add crisp texture and natural sweetness and they hold up well to sautéing without getting mushy.
• Olive Oil: Prevents sticking, helps beans sauté evenly and adds light, savory flavor.
• Butter: Adds richness and a silky coating and it helps seasonings stick to the beans.
• Garlic Spread Seasoning: Quick way to add garlic and herb flavor without chopping garlic cloves.
• Brown Sugar: Balances the salty bacon and seasoning and lightly caramelizes the beans for extra flavor.
• Bacon: Adds smoky, salty crunch and the bacon drippings flavor the beans as they cook.

How to Make Green Beans with Bacon

1. Cook the Green Beans: Place your trimmed green beans in

This easy creamed corn recipe takes simple corn and turns it into a sweet, creamy, and irresistible side dish. Perfect alongside roast chicken, prime rib, or your favorite weeknight meals, it’s packed with flavor and ready in minutes.

With butter, cream, and just the right seasoning, this creamed corn recipe is a classic that your whole family will love.

If you think creamed corn is just okay, wait until you try my version. It’s buttery and full of flavor, almost like a corn chowder turned into a side dish. I thought it might be just “pretty good,” but it’s actually amazing.

One of my favorite things about this season is taking a moment to reflect on the birth, life, and resurrection of Christ. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I believe He came to Earth with a real purpose, lived perfectly, and made the ultimate sacrifice because of His love for each of us. This knowledge makes everyday moments, and even something as simple as sharing a meal, feel meaningful and full of joy.

Ingredients For Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is simple, comforting, and full of flavor, and it starts with a few key ingredients that make all the difference. Here’s what you’ll need to create this amazing side dish:

• Butter: For cooking and adding richness.
• Flour: Thickens the cream sauce for a silky texture.
• Cream Cheese: Adds extra creaminess.
• Heavy Cream: Makes the corn luscious and smooth.
• Sugar: Balances the natural sweetness of the corn.
• Salt: Season to taste.
• Parmesan Cheese: Optional, for a savory kick.
• Frozen Corn: The star of the dish! You could also use fresh corn, but I would advise against canned corn.
• Black Pepper: To taste.
• Bacon: Cooked and crumbled, for a salty, crunchy topping.

With these simple ingredients, you’re just a few steps away from dreamy corn that will steal the show at any meal. It’s easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

Variations

You can easily switch things up with this recipe. Try using whole milk instead of heavy cream in the milk mixture for a lighter version, though the sauce will be a bit thinner. For a little heat, add diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper to give the creamed corn a spicy kick.

How to Make This Creamed Corn Recipe 

Making this creamed corn recipe is seriously satisfying. Follow these simple steps to get flavorful corn every time:

1. Melt: On the stove, add butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
2. Whisk: Add the flour and whisk for 20 seconds to create a roux. While whisking, add the cream cheese and stir until it clumps together.
3. Add Cream: Pour i