Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and delicious side dish featuring sweet frozen corn cooked in a luscious blend of melted butter and honey, enriched with creamy cream cheese for a smooth, comforting texture. This easy recipe is perfect for adding a touch of homemade sweetness and creaminess to any meal.
Ingredients
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Butter and Honey Mixture
- 2 tbsp salted butter – adds richness and depth
- 2 tbsp honey – for a touch of natural sweetness
Corn and Cream
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen corn – the base of the dish
- 2 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks – makes it extra creamy
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it covers the bottom of the skillet, preventing any sticking. This creates the flavorful base for the dish.
- Add the Honey: Once the butter has fully melted, stir in the honey until it’s well incorporated with the butter, creating a harmonious sweet and savory mixture.
- Cook the Corn: Add the frozen corn to the skillet, stirring constantly to coat each kernel with the honey-butter mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the corn is heated through and tender.
- Melt in the Cream Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese chunks. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts completely and blends with the corn, resulting in a creamy, smooth texture.
- Simmer and Serve: Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to ensure everything is heated through and fully combined. Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, creamy corn.
Notes
- Fresh corn option: Substitute fresh or canned corn for frozen if preferred. Fresh corn will have a slightly different texture and may require a couple of extra minutes to soften.
- Add a bit of spice: Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or black pepper for a subtle contrast to the sweetness.
- Make it herby: Add a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or chives for a touch of color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
Keywords: honey butter corn, creamy corn recipe, skillet corn side dish, easy corn recipe, sweet corn skillet
