Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and delicious side dish featuring sweet yellow corn kernels cooked with creamy butter, honey, and cream cheese for a luscious, comforting flavor. Perfect for holidays or casual dinners, this easy recipe blends sweet and savory notes, finished with garnishing chives and optional smoked paprika for a hint of warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet yellow corn kernels, drained and patted dry
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey, to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Chives, for garnish
- Smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- Heat Butter: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling, preparing the base for cooking the corn.
- Cook Corn: Add the drained and patted dry sweet corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is warmed through. If any excess moisture appears, drain or absorb it with a paper towel to maintain a creamy texture.
- Add Cream Cheese and Honey: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture becomes creamy and evenly coated.
- Season: Season the skillet corn with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle in smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor enhancement, stirring well to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped chives, a few extra grinds of black pepper, and an additional drizzle of honey if preferred. Serve the dish warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a quick and easy side dish perfect for holiday meals or simple weeknight dinners.
- Draining and drying the corn well helps to prevent the dish from becoming watery and keeps a creamy consistency.
- Adjust honey amount to your preferred sweetness level or substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a lovely depth and slight smokiness to the dish.
- Use fresh chives for a bright, mild onion flavor as garnish; green onions can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
