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Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

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4.4 from 131 reviews
  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a deliciously rich and comforting side dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked in a luscious blend of butter, honey, heavy cream, and cream cheese. This easy stovetop recipe caramelizes the honey with butter for extra depth of flavor and finishes with a creamy sauce that perfectly coats the corn. Ideal for any meal, this skillet corn is a sweet and savory treat that’s simple to make yet impressively flavorful.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Seasoning

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a little heat

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until fully melted and starting to bubble.
  2. Cook the corn: Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the corn begins to develop a lightly golden color around the edges, enhancing its natural sweetness and texture.
  3. Add honey and seasonings: Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 2 minutes, letting the honey caramelize with the butter to create a rich, flavorful base.
  4. Add cream and cream cheese: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese fully melts and the sauce thickens slightly, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or honey if desired.
  5. Serve: Serve the creamy honey butter corn hot directly from the skillet. Garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper or fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or chives for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika when adding the honey and seasonings.
  • Using fresh corn will yield the best texture and flavor, but frozen corn works well and is convenient.
  • Make sure to soften the cream cheese before adding it to the skillet for easier melting.
  • Adjust the honey amount based on your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Serve this dish as a side for grilled meats, roasted chicken, or vegetarian mains.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamy corn, honey butter corn, skillet corn recipe, sweet corn side dish, easy corn recipe, buttery corn, side dish for dinners

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