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Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

4.7 from 123 reviews

This Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a sweet and velvety side dish, combining tender corn kernels with a luscious blend of butter, cream, cream cheese, and honey. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, it’s a quick and comforting recipe that adds a deliciously creamy and slightly sweet touch to any meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Main Ingredient

  • 4 cups Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: Heat 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the butter from browning. This should take about 2 minutes to fully melt and heat through.
  2. Cook Corn: Add 4 cups of corn kernels to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the corn is lightly golden and tender, ensuring even cooking without burning.
  3. Add Honey and Seasonings: Drizzle 1/4 cup honey over the corn, then sprinkle in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine everything evenly and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Add Cream and Cream Cheese: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 4 ounces softened cream cheese. Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the cream cheese fully melts and the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the creamy honey butter corn to a warm serving dish. Garnish with additional black pepper or fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot as a rich, flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute margarine for the butter to make the recipe dairy-free.
  • Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for a non-dairy alternative.
  • Vegan cream cheese and maple syrup can be used to make this dish plant-based.
  • If using canned corn, drain and rinse well before cooking.
  • Adjust salt according to dietary needs to reduce sodium intake.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or chives make a great garnish.

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