Description
This Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe is a quick and delicious side dish featuring tender corn cooked in buttery goodness, perfectly sweetened with honey and accented with fresh chives. Ready in just 15 minutes, this skillet dish combines creamy, savory, and sweet flavors that complement any meal beautifully.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 (10-oz.) packages frozen corn, thawed, or 4½ cups fresh corn kernels (from 5 ears)
- 2 oz. (about ¼ cup) cream cheese, cut into pieces (from 1 [8-oz.] package)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, creating a rich base for the corn.
- Cook the Corn: Add the thawed frozen corn or fresh corn kernels to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for 3–5 minutes until the corn is heated through and lightly browned, developing a bit of color and sweetness.
- Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the cream cheese pieces and cook for an additional 2 minutes. The cream cheese will melt and coat the corn, adding a creamy texture.
- Add Honey and Seasonings: Pour in the honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the honey to meld into the corn and provide a subtle sweetness.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the fresh chives or scallions, remove from heat, and transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with extra chives or scallions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this sweet and savory side dish.
Notes
- Fresh corn gives a slightly sweeter and juicier flavor but frozen corn can be used as a convenient alternative.
- Adjust the honey amount to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes when seasoning.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to control the salt level more precisely.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, barbecue, or as a comforting side to a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
