Our Best Ideas for Leftover Corn
Thankfully, we don’t have to bid farewell to our favorite golden grain once its season winds down. The versatility of corn has made it a symbol of abundance after the harvest, with preservation strategies like drying and grinding into cornmeal learned from Native Americans. These days, of course, canned and frozen corn have compounded our options, which at least partly explains corn’s inclusion in American celebratory meals year-round. (Its easy appeal paints the rest of the picture.) And once those meals are done, leftover corn delights just as much. Whether you’ve got extras from a summer get-together, Thanksgiving Day or your Sunday dinner, we’ve got plenty of ideas for using it up—starting with a spin on an iconically British dish, bubble and squeak. This charming name refers to the sound of the leftovers, formed into patties, hissing in the frying pan. Here, Thanksgiving leftovers (including mashed potatoes, cranberry and stuffing) assemble for an irresistible next-day lunch, paired with a delicious corn mash.