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Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

4.6 from 61 reviews

This Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a rich and comforting side dish combining sweet corn with silky butter, honey, and cream. Perfect for enhancing any meal, it offers a simple yet luxurious flavor profile with a smooth, creamy texture achieved through gentle stovetop cooking.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Corn: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the corn kernels to the skillet and sauté them in the butter until they are warm and slightly golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add Honey and Cream: Pour in the honey and heavy cream, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly. This will create a rich and sweet sauce coating the corn.
  3. Simmer Briefly: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Season and Serve: Add salt to taste and give the corn one last stir before serving warm as a luscious side dish.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn in season for the best sweet flavor, or frozen corn as a convenient alternative.
  • Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred level of sweetness.
  • For a richer flavor, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but the texture will be lighter.
  • Try adding a pinch of black pepper or smoked paprika for a subtle spicy kick.
  • This dish pairs excellently with grilled or roasted meats and is perfect for holiday meals.

Keywords: creamy corn, honey butter corn, skillet corn, sweet corn side dish, easy side recipe