What to Serve with Corn on the Cob: 53 Dinner Ideas

Brown Sugar Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional chicken drumsticks.

These succulent drumsticks are coated in a mixture of brown sugar, garlic, and a variety of spices, then air-fried to perfection.

The result is crispy, caramelized skin with juicy and tender meat that pair so well with corn on the cob!

BBQ Chilli Burgers with Spicy Guacamole are simply delicious and full of zing.

Made with minced steak, cilantro, green chilli and cumin then topped with a spicy guacamole, they're a real treat.

If you're in search of a simple yet flavorful way to jazz up your chicken breast, look no further! This easy Blackened Chicken is not only quick and easy to make, but it delivers a burst of delicious spices and tender goodness that will leave you with a smile on your face.

This Watermelon Basil Salad is a fantastic way to showcase fresh summer produce with the ideal balance of sweetness, tanginess, and a touch of saltiness.

Plus, it's gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian by default, and can easily be customized to be vegan or dairy-free by following the variations provided.

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a delicious dish that features salmon fillets that are coated in a Cajun seasoning mixture and then baked until perfectly cooked.

The Cajun seasoning adds a bit of spice to the dish, while the honey butter glaze provides a sweet and savory contrast.

This zesty Nashville Chicken dish starts with marinating the chicken, then battering and frying it until it's crispy and golden brown. But the real magic happens when we smother it in a spicy sauce made with cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, and chili powder.

We recommend serving it with lots of pickles on slices of white bread to soak up all that extra sauce.

This Grilled Peach Salad has the brilliant combination of sweet, savory, crisp and creamy.

Resting on a bed of crisp arugula, sweet grilled peaches, partner with summer fresh blueberries, crisp toasted pecans, creamy avocado and buttery burrata and topped with balsamic honey mustard dressing to create an epic summer salad.

This Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast with Garlic Herb Butter is incredibly easy to make, delivering perfectly seasoned, golden brown chicken that is tender, juicy, and pairs flawlessly with any side dish you desire.

The best part? This easy weeknight dinner will be on your table in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for those busy evenings when you need a quick yet satisfying meal.

Plus the versatility of this chicken is truly remarkable. It complements salads by adding a protein punch, works wonderfully for meal prep purposes, and can even be shredded and added to stews or soups for a comforting twist.

This Orzo Pesto Salad is a harmonious blend of flavors, combining the goodness of ripe, juicy tomatoes and adorable perlini mozzarella, all crowned with the delightful crunch of toasted pine nuts.

The foundation of this recipe is like a delightful fusion between a pesto pasta salad with orzo and a classic Caprese salad.

These easy Cuban Sliders -- also known as mini medianoche sandwiches -- are made with leftover pulled mojo pork (lechon asado), ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and creamy mustard sauce, served on sweet Hawaiian rolls.

These Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts is an absolute winner when it comes to juicy, saucy, and flavorful results.

With a zesty BBQ sauce and a bold dry rub, each bite bursts with mouthwatering flavors that will have you coming back for seconds.

These Sriracha Mayo Burgers are the perfect way to add a little something special to an already delicious burger. With a juicy burger, spicy jalapeños, fresh tomatoes and a mouth watering Sriracha Mayo sauce, you won’t want to eat a burger any other way.

This Mango Cucumber Salad is an Asian-inspired recipe that's perfect for a hot summer day.

It's a sweet, savory, and crunchy recipe that doesn't use any sour cream or olive oil, so it's healthier and won't weigh you down.

These Chicken Kebabs make a fantastic main dish that pairs perfectly with classic summertime favorites like corn on the cob.

With their delicious marinade and a medley of grilled veggies, they create a satisfying and flavorful meal that will have your taste buds singing.

These Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots strike the perfect balance between sweetness and savory flavors.

The sticky glaze, crafted from brown sugar and honey, enhances the natural sweetness of carrots, creating a delightful combination that will take your meal to a whole new level.

Once you take a bite of this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, it will become your latest obsession.

The crispness of the cucumber, the fruity sweetness of the yellow pepper, and the juiciness of the tomato create a perfect harmony with the hearty chickpeas. The purple onion and capers ... well, they add a touch of character!

But the secret lies in the delightful lime and mint dressing, which adds a burst of fresh and irresistible flavor to the salad.

This Tuscan-inspired Panzanella Toscana with Fresh Mozzarella is a bread and vegetable salad with a strong nod to the southern Italian island of Capri–with fresh mozzarella, extra tomatoes and extra basil. It’s extra-delicious and screams “summer."

The creamy mozzarella is utterly harmonious paired with the oil-kissed, toasted bread and macerated tomatoes.

These Grilled Baby Back Pork Ribs are simply irresistible. They're basted with your favorite BBQ sauce and a touch of liquid smoke, giving them that perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and sticky goodness.

As they cook on the grill, they transform into beautifully caramelized and mouthwateringly delicious masterpieces.

This Banza Pasta Salad is packed full of delicious BLT flavors and is perfect for a picnic, BBQ, or dinner at home.

If you’ve never had Banza pasta, it is a gluten-free pasta made from chickpeas. It tastes just like normal pasta and is the perfect choice for this easy dinner or weekly meal prep.

Carne Asada is an incredible recipe that pairs exceptionally well with corn on the cob, offering a remarkable mix of succulent, smoky grilled flavors.

The juicy, savory notes of the marinated, grilled meat are beautifully complemented by the natural sweetness and satisfying crunch of the corn, creating a delightful and well-rounded culinary experience.

If you’ve never made a salmon recipe with mayonnaise on the top, you are in for a treat with this one!

Delicious Baked Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner – a simple cooking process, minimal prep, and it leaves you with a juicy tasty salmon.

These Beef Kabobs are not only incredibly delicious but also come together in no time. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for serving at your next BBQ or party. They're versatile and sure to be a crowd-pleaser

This epic Portobello Mushroom Burger is balsamic marinated and stacked high with arugula, sliced tomato and slices of red onion and pickle, then placed in a toasted brioche bun and smothered in Smoky Homemade Chipotle Sauce.

These ultra-easy Grilled Potatoes rely on a clever foil packet technique to eliminate three common, additional cooking steps you sometimes see in similar recipes.

The result is tender, fluffy potatoes with lots of yummy, golden-brown spots.

Tomahawk Steak is basically a ribeye, but with the long bone still attached (similar to how lamb chops are "Frenched").

The bone adds an extra touch of flavor and presentation that makes it a showstopper at any meal.

The taste is everything you'd expect from a ribeye. The meat is rich, beefy and has plenty of fat marbled through it, giving it an amazing, juicy texture. Trust us, your taste buds will be in heaven after trying this delicious cut of meat.

Get ready to experience the ultimate flavor explosion with Slow Cooker Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs.

These mouthwatering ribs are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, smoky, and downright delicious flavors.

Whether you choose to enjoy them as ribs or shred them for tacos or sandwiches, you're in for a treat!

"Tagliata" is the Italian word for sliced steak, from the verb "tagliare" which means "to cut".

One of the most popular Italian dishes is "Tagliata di manzo" or beef tagliata. It's a delicious second course that consists of a quickly pan-fried or grilled beef steak cut into thin, oblique slices.

The secret to making the perfect beef tagliata is to cook it rare or medium-rare, giving it a slight crust while still keeping it red or deep pink inside.

This Dutch Oven BBQ Pulled Chicken cooks down in bbq sauce for the most tender chicken breast to use for bbq plates, bbq sandwiches, flatbread pizza and more.

This shredded chicken breast only takes one hour to make with no smoker required.

Leftover Pulled Pork Macaroni & Cheese Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines two all-time favorites: pulled pork and macaroni and cheese.

This flavorful casserole is made by layering tender pulled pork, creamy macaroni and cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, all baked to golden perfection.

​Smothered Chicken Texas Roadhouse recipe features perfectly seared chicken breasts, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms and smothered in melted jack cheese. Add a side of hearty mashed potatoes and some buttery corn on the cob.

Tomato, Cabbage, and Bacon Sauté is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of tomatoes, the crunchiness of cabbage, and the savory goodness of bacon.

The ingredients are sautéed together to create a mouthwatering blend of tastes and textures that everyone will love.

This Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is not only incredibly easy to make, but it's also packed full of flavor and offers endless possibilities for customizing the stuffing ingredients.

The filling is a cheesy, melty, gooey masterpiece with two types of cheese, spinach for a nutritious green veggie boost, and flavor-enhancing sun-dried tomatoes, all perfectly packed into juicy and crispy chicken breast.

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this super easy Gouda Mac and Cheese. It's all about creamy, rich goodness and incredible flavors that will have you coming back for seconds.

The best part? It's super delicious, quick to make, and can be on your plate in just under 30 minutes.

Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks are the main entree you need in your life. Not only does this recipe pack a flavorful punch, but it’s very simple and easy to make for a few or a crowd.

The crisp yet tender chicken marinated in a sweet tangy sauce will quickly become a favorite for any occasion.

There's something special about the smoky aroma and flavors of these grilled Barbecue Chicken Kabobs. They're the epitome of summer and a true family favorite.

The secret lies in the delectable barbeque sauce that gives the chicken a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Trust me, it's better than any other sauce out there!

Now, here's the best part: these Barbecue Chicken Kabobs are not only incredibly tasty, but they're also a healthy recipe. We love adding chunks of fresh onions, red and green bell peppers to the skewers. When they're coated in the barbecue sauce and grilled to perfection, they develop a delightful char and smoky flavor that's simply irresistible.

This Oven Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Sauce is about to become your new favorite dinner recipe!

It's the perfect combination of tender chicken and a luscious mushroom sauce that will leave you craving more.

The magic happens in one pan, where the beautiful flavors of shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and tarragon are expertly browned alongside the chicken and cream, creating a rich and decadent sauce. Then, the pan is transferred to the oven to finish off the cooking process, resulting in perfectly roasted chicken and a sauce that will have you swooning.

Once you make Traeger Burgers, you won't go back to cooking burgers any other way.

For this easy recipe, we combine ground beef with oat flour, egg, and barbeque sauce, seasonings, and cook them on a Traeger grill. Juicy burgers every single time!

Fire up the Traeger pellet grill, this delicious Boneless Pork Loin is calling your name!

This simple 5 ingredient pork loin marinade paired with the smoky flavor leaves you with a tender piece of meat that is juicy and a crowd favorite.

This Vegan Pasta Salad is guaranteed to impress at all your summer BBQs and picnics.

Pasta is coated in a creamy and dreamy roasted red pepper sauce and topped with a herby bread crumb topping for extra fresh flavor for an exquisite, grown-up pasta salad.

This Actually Good Quinoa Salad is no ordinary quinoa salad. Featuring toasted quinoa tossed with marinated chickpeas and seasonal vegetables, it’s a textural feat with layers of complex, mouth-watering flavors!

It's quick and easy to make, and a perfect side dish for lunches, weeknight dinners, picnics, and potlucks.

These honey-sweetened Teriyaki Chicken Skewers make a delightful gluten-free dinner option or an easy meal prep idea.

Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, they're not only perfect to enjoy on their own, but they also add a delightful burst of taste to pasta dishes or Buddha bowls.

This classic American Cole Slaw comes together quickly and easily with a few simple ingredients and a tangy homemade dressing for a dish that is perfect for cookouts and potlucks.

The best part is that it comes together in just 10 minutes without any actual cooking for those busy days.

These easy and delicious Southern Baked Chicken Thighs come together with 3 simple ingredients and are baked at high heat until they reach a crispy perfection that pleases the masses.

These chicken thighs easily accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions since they are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, keto and paleo.

These crispy and mouthwatering Stuffed Tostones (plantain cups) are filled with savory ground beef and creamy guacamole, then topped off with tangy pickled onions and fresh cilantro.

This Honey and Buttermilk Cornbread recipe is baked in a cast iron skillet and served with sweet and salty whipped honey butter. It's perfect for sharing at cookouts, potlucks, holidays and family parties.

Smoked Chicken Quarters is a simple-- yet fantastic -- recipe that can be a staple for all your cookouts, barbecues, parties, and family dinners.

This recipe uses a flavorful Brown Sugar Spice Rub. Then, after smoking the chicken, glaze it with Tangy Apricot BBQ Sauce. The combination of flavors will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

This Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes recipe is all about simplicity and flavor, offering an easy and delicious way to elevate your meal.

The star ingredients of this one-pan wonder are the glorious broccoli and potatoes. But the beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility, allowing you to customize it to your liking by adding additional ingredients like onions or even other cheese varieties.

Savory Garlic Grilled Chicken with a subtly sweet persimmon salsa is the perfect combo to make your grilled chicken better than ever.

Gluten-free and paleo, this healthy grilled chicken recipe will be on your dinner menu every week.

This super creamy Black Bean Hummus recipe features the summer flavors of basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

It’s a fantastic twist on the classic and is well loved by everyone, even those who don’t traditionally like hummus.

These crispy flaky Baked Salmon Cakes with canned salmon, dill, and lemon are easy enough for weeknight dinners, but special enough for guests. 

They require only ten easy-to-find ingredients and ten minutes of hands-on time.

Move over, baked salmon patties with breadcrumbs. These salmon cakes with crushed crackers have way more more texture and flavor!

Let me introduce you to a delicious and nutritious dish: Fried Chicken Livers with Onions is a delicious and nutritious dish packed with high-quality protein.

The combination of tender fried chicken livers and caramelized onions creates a flavor sensation that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

It can be ready in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for those busy weekdays when time is of the essence.

Tender & juicy Grilled Tri-Tip on a gas grill features a perfectly seasoned tri-tip roast, cooked slowly to perfection, resulting in slices of beef that are incredibly tender, bursting with rich, and downright delicious flavors.

This recipe is a delightful combination of convenience and luxury. It's simple enough to whip up for a quick weekday dinner, yet it carries that special touch that makes it perfect for a fancy cookout or gathering.

Baked Beans with Ground Beef is a delightful twist on classic baked beans that will surely satisfy your cravings. Adding savory crumbly ground beef takes baked beans to a whole new level of heartiness.

The best part? This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be prepared in under an hour.