Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and delicious side dish combining the natural sweetness of honey with creamy butter and cream cheese, mixed into tender corn kernels. Perfect for adding a comforting, rich, and slightly sweet flavor to your meal in just 15 minutes.
- Author: luca
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Primary Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen corn
- 2 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
- Melt the butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it covers the bottom of the skillet, preventing any sticking and forming a buttery base.
- Add the honey: Stir the honey into the melted butter until it’s fully incorporated, creating a sweet and savory mixture that will coat the corn.
- Cook the corn: Add the frozen corn to the skillet and stir constantly to coat each kernel evenly with the honey-butter mixture. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the corn is heated through.
- Melt in the cream cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add cream cheese chunks. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts completely and blends with the corn, making the dish extra creamy.
- Simmer and serve: Let the mixture simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating and blending. Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, creamy skillet corn.
Notes
- Fresh corn option: Substitute fresh or canned corn for frozen if preferred. Fresh corn may require a couple extra minutes to soften and will have a slightly different texture.
- Add a bit of spice: Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or black pepper for subtle heat that balances the sweetness.
- Make it herby: Add fresh chopped parsley or chives for a pop of color and added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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