Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and delicious side dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked in a rich, creamy honey butter sauce. With a perfect balance of sweetness from honey and a hint of savory cream cheese, this skillet corn is an easy, crowd-pleasing accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen corn (or about 3 cups fresh corn kernels)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Honey: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together until bubbly, creating a sweet and rich base for the corn.
- Add and Cook Corn: Add the corn to the skillet and stir to coat it evenly with the honey butter mixture. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and begins to slightly caramelize, enhancing its natural sweetness.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese and Seasonings: Add the cream cheese cubes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the corn is evenly coated in a creamy, glossy sauce.
- Serve Warm: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the honey butter corn immediately while warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the skillet along with the cream cheese.
- If fresh or frozen corn is not available, canned corn (drained) can be used as a substitute with good results.
- To enhance creaminess, use full-fat cream cheese.
