Honey Butter Skillet Corn That's Creamy and Irresistible

Delight in this creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn that transforms ordinary corn into an irresistible side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Creamy Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter
½ cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half as a lighter substitute
4 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone or vegan cream cheese

For the Corn

4 cups Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or drained canned corn
2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative

For Seasoning

½ teaspoon Salt Consider using sea salt or kosher salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Omit for a milder flavor

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Instructions

Melt the Butter: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt fully for 2-3 minutes.
Sauté the Corn: Once melted, add 4 cups of corn kernels and sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender.
Add Sweetness and Seasoning: Pour in 2 tablespoons of honey and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.
Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and add ½ cup of heavy cream and 4 ounces of cream cheese. Stir for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Serve with Flair: Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for 3 days in the fridge. Great for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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