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Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

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4.6 from 149 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a rich and flavorful side dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked to golden perfection in butter and honey, then finished with a silky mixture of heavy cream and cream cheese. This easy stovetop recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, ideal for complementing any meal.

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

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

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat to prepare the base for cooking the corn.
  2. Cook Corn: Add the corn kernels and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the corn starts to develop lightly golden edges, enhancing their flavor and texture.
  3. Add Honey and Seasoning: Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes to let the honey caramelize slightly with the butter, creating a rich and sweet aroma.
  4. Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese fully melts and the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Serve the creamy corn hot directly from the skillet. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper or fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an appealing finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn in season for the best flavor and texture, or frozen corn can be used year-round.
  • Adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dish.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to introduce a subtle spicy kick if desired.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a comforting vegetarian side.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey Butter Corn, Creamy Corn, Skillet Corn, Side Dish, Easy Corn Recipe, Sweet Corn, Cream Cheese Corn

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