Irresistible Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Make this sweet and savory skillet corn side dish quickly. It features rich butter, honey, and cream for a smooth texture, perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh thyme or cracked pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Let the butter melt completely.
- Add the honey to the melted butter and stir until combined. Cook for 30 seconds until the mixture is fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Stir to coat the corn evenly with the honey butter mixture.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the corn is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh thyme or cracked pepper before serving hot.
Notes
- If you use frozen corn, do not thaw it before adding it to the skillet.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh sweet corn when it is in season.
- This recipe works well as a quick side dish for chicken or pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55