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Honey butter skillet corn served in a cast iron skillet, glossy buttery sweet corn side dish.
Sonia Khan

Easy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

Sweet, buttery, and creamy honey butter skillet corn made in just 15 minutes. This easy one-skillet side dish uses simple ingredients like corn, butter, honey, and cream cheese for a rich, glossy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for holidays, BBQs, and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, southern US
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen corn or canned, drained, or fresh corn
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey adjust to taste
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese
  • 3-4 strips cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1-2 tbsp diced jalapeños
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife (optional, if using fresh corn or add-ins)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
  2. Add the corn and stir well to coat it evenly in the butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes until hot and tender.
  3. Pour in the honey and stir until the corn is evenly coated and glossy.
  4. Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

Frozen corn gives the best texture, but fresh or canned can also be used.
For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or more cream cheese.
Do not overcook or the corn may become soggy.
Best served fresh for the creamiest texture.