These are the best corn toppings, whether you’re grilling corn for dinner sides, having a party with a DIY corn buffet, making corn and bean salad, or creating a Mexican elote bar setup for a party buffet.
What Are The Best Corn Toppings for Corn on the Cob and Corn Off Cob?
Here’s a huge list of ideas for things to put on corn.
Clearly you don’t need to put all of these topping for corn on your party buffet or dinner corn, but pick out a few fun toppings.
If you’re putting them on a DIY corn station, be sure to label them so party guests know what they are!
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Ideas for Corn on Cob Toppings
- Butter
- Garlic butter
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Truffle oil
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Cajun seasoning
- Old Bay seasoning
- Tajín
- Curry powder
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese
- Cotija cheese
- Feta cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Lime wedges
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- Ranch dressing
- Chipotle sauce
- Hot sauce
- Sriracha
- Honey or hot honey
- Barbecue sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Chopped cilantro
- Chives
- Chopped green onions
- Parsley
- Dill
- Basil
- Oregano
Corn Salad or Esquites Corn Topping Mix-Ins
RECIPE NOTE: If you want to know how to make Mexican corn in a cup, you can get that free esquites recipe printable here (aka: street corn off the cob).
- Mayonnaise
- Mexican crema
- Cotija cheese
- Queso fresco
- Lime wedges
- Chili powder
- Tajín
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced red onion
- Jalapeños
- Pickled jalapeños
- Pickled onions
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Bell peppers
- Avocado cubes
- Black beans
- Crumbled bacon
- Chorizo
- Grilled shrimp
- Blackened Chicken
I hope you enjoy these best corn toppings!
