Description
Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a delightful side dish that elevates any meal with its rich, sweet-savory flavor. This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of corn with creamy butter and honey, resulting in an irresistibly delicious treat that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this skillet corn can be prepared in just 25 minutes using minimal equipment. With customizable options for added heat and flavor, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or even as a topping for baked potatoes or nachos. Experience the comfort of this velvety corn delight at your next family dinner or holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for added heat
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add corn and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in honey, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir constantly until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs or freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg