Description
Creamy, buttery, and lightly sweet, Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and flavorful side dish that pairs well with nearly any meal. Featuring corn coated in a silky honey-butter sauce and enriched with cream cheese, it's ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen corn (do not thaw)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for heat
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together until bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the frozen corn directly from the bag, stirring to coat all the kernels in the honey-butter mixture.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through.
- Stir in the cream cheese, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Continue stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and a creamy sauce forms.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Add chopped herbs like chives or parsley for freshness.
Substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for extra creaminess.
Use fresh or canned corn instead of frozen; adjust cooking time as needed.
Stir in crumbled bacon for a smoky touch.
Add diced jalapeños for more heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of milk or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
