Description
This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is the perfect side dish, featuring sweet corn sautéed in a rich, creamy honey butter sauce. With a touch of cream cheese, salt, and pepper, this dish is simple to make yet packed with flavor. Finished with fresh chives or scallions, it’s the ideal complement to any meal.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons salted butter
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2 (10-oz.) packages frozen corn, thawed, or 4½ cups fresh corn kernels (from 5 ears)
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2 oz. (about ¼ cup) cream cheese, cut into pieces (from 1 [8-oz.] package)
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2 tablespoons honey
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions, plus more for garnish
Instructions
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Melt Butter:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. -
Cook the Corn:
Add the thawed frozen corn (or fresh corn kernels) to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes until heated through and lightly browned. -
Add Cream Cheese:
Stir in the cream cheese pieces and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and the corn is coated. -
Add Honey and Seasonings:
Pour in the honey, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the honey to melt into the corn and coat everything evenly. - Finish and Serve:
Stir in the fresh chives or scallions and remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional chives or scallions, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the top just before serving.
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If you prefer a slightly richer dish, add an extra tablespoon of butter.
- Fresh corn on the cob is ideal for this recipe, but frozen corn works just as well if you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American