Honey butter skillet corn is an easy 15-minute side dish made with frozen corn, sweet honey, rich butter, and tangy cream cheese. Creamy, craveable, and perfect year-round!
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
If you’re looking for a fast, flavorful corn side dish, this honey butter skillet corn is a must-try. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, it gets its creamy texture from butter and cream cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey.
I’ve made this countless times for weeknight dinners and holidays and it’s a crowd-pleaser next to everything from grilled steak to Thanksgiving turkey. If you love corn sides like creamed corn or Mexican street corn salad, this easy skillet version will hit the spot.
Ingredient Notes
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- Frozen corn: Convenient and consistent year-round. For peak summer flavor, you can substitute with fresh corn cut from the cob about 4 cups.
- Butter: Salted butter adds extra flavor, but unsalted works too, just add a pinch more salt to taste.
- Cream cheese: Adds a rich, velvety texture. Cut into small cubes so it melts quickly and blends evenly.
- Honey: Start with 1 Tablespoon and adjust to taste. Add more for a sweeter corn side dish.
How to Make Honey Butter Skillet Corn
In a medium cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly golden at the edges.
Stir in the cream cheese, honey, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to melt the cream cheese and coat the corn in a creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings, garnish with fresh parsley, chives or green onions if desired then serve while hot.
Tips and Variations
- Fresh, frozen or canned corn: Frozen corn is easiest, but fresh corn works great, just sauté it a few minutes longer to soften. Canned corn is fine too, be sure to drain it well.
- Additional vegetables: Add some finely diced onion or jalapeno for additional flavors. Add both for maximum taste and then garnish with cilantro.
- Spicier: If you love some added heat to your side dishes, add up to a Tablespoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with Parmesan: For a cheesier corn, garnish with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
More corn side dishes include Jiffy corn pudding casserole and corn casserole.
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn
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Ingredients
- 2-3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 (1-pound) bag frozen corn
- 1-2 ounces cream cheese cut into squares
- 1-2 Tablespoons honey , depending on taste
- ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving (optional): chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt 2-3 Tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the one pound corn and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and the edges are slightly golden.
- Stir in 1-2 ounces cream cheese, 1-2 Tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined.
- Top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve while hot.
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Nutrition
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Matt
Love this honey butter skillet corn recipe. Definitely easy to make and tastes so good! An awesome recipe to use up canned or frozen corn.
Dane
Quick, easy, and perfect for any meal. It’s a side dish game-changer! The blend of honey, butter, and cream cheese is so delicious!
Ashley
This is seriously the best way to make corn! Sweet and savory and perfect with any meal.