Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a creamy, sweet-and-savory side dish made with tender corn kernels cooked in butter, honey, cream cheese, and cream for a rich and comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add corn and cook 5–7 minutes until heated and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in honey until evenly coated.
- Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook after adding cream cheese to avoid separation.
- Frozen, canned, or fresh corn all work well.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a sweet-spicy version.
- Use low heat once cream is added for best texture.
- Great for holidays and quick weeknight sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
