Description
This Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe is a quick and delicious side dish that combines sweet corn with creamy butter, honey, and cream cheese. Perfect for a comforting addition to any meal, it balances sweetness and savory flavors in a creamy, buttery mix that cooks right in your skillet in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 ounces sweet corn (about 5 cups) frozen (or canned/fresh as noted)
- ½ stick salted butter (4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 ounces cream cheese (half a block)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Honey: In a large skillet, melt together the salted butter and honey over medium-low heat until well combined and fragrant.
- Cook Corn: Add the frozen corn to the skillet and stir continuously over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, allowing the corn to warm through and start to develop some caramelized bits.
- Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the cream cheese and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to fully melt the cream cheese and create a creamy texture coating the corn.
- Season and Serve: Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Note that salt may be optional depending on the saltiness of your butter and cream cheese. Serve the skillet corn warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen corn with the same amount of canned or fresh corn; for canned corn, drain well before using, and for fresh corn use about 5 ears shucked.
- To reduce calories, use less butter or substitute with a light butter alternative.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy its creamy, warm texture.
- The seasoning can be adjusted—add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
