Description
Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a rich and flavorful side dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked in a luscious blend of butter, honey, cream, and cream cheese, with a hint of spice for an optional kick. Perfectly creamy and sweet, this easy skillet recipe elevates simple corn to a comforting, crowd-pleasing delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne or smoked paprika (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and melt butter: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the corn: Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the corn to warm through and begin to soften.
- Add creamy ingredients and seasonings: Stir in the honey, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Simmer until heated through: Continue cooking the mixture in the skillet for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot, creamy, and slightly thickened.
- Enhance with optional spice: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika over the corn and stir to incorporate, adding a gentle heat and smoky flavor to the dish.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when in season for the best natural sweetness and texture, or thaw frozen corn before cooking for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the dish will be less rich and creamy.
- To keep the corn vegan, replace butter with plant-based margarine and use a non-dairy cream substitute.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop.
