Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe for Perfect Side Dish
A quick and easy side dish featuring creamy, sweet, buttery corn that’s perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups frozen corn
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Measure out 4 cups of frozen corn and set it aside to thaw slightly. If using canned corn, drain it well. For fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob.
- In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thawed corn and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Pour the honey-butter mixture over the corn and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and add 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Stir gently until the cream is fully incorporated, and the corn takes on a luscious, creamy texture.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the mixture is thickened and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy honey butter skillet corn warm!
Notes
[‘Don’t rush the melting process when combining butter and honey; use low heat to prevent burning.’, ‘Adjust sweetness based on the type of corn used. Fresh sweet corn may require less honey, while canned corn may need more.’, ‘Stir often to prevent the cream from burning.’, ‘Cast iron skillets are ideal for even cooking and achieving a creamy texture without scorching.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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