Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a delicious and creamy side dish made by cooking sweet corn with butter, honey, and cream cheese in a skillet. This simple, quick recipe combines the natural sweetness of corn with the rich flavors of honey and butter, resulting in a comforting dish perfect for any meal or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen sweet corn (no need to thaw)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Honey: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and honey together until smooth and bubbling, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Add Corn: Add the frozen sweet corn to the skillet and stir well to evenly coat the kernels with the honey butter mixture.
- Cook Corn: Cook the corn for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is thoroughly heated through and tender.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese cubes to the skillet and stir continuously until the cream cheese has fully melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Season and Combine: Season the skillet corn with salt and black pepper, stirring well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve the honey butter skillet corn warm as a delicious side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Substitute frozen corn with fresh or canned corn if preferred (drained if canned).
