Name: Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 2 (10-oz.) packages frozen corn, thawed, or 4½ cups fresh corn kernels (from 5 ears); 2 oz. (about ¼ cup) cream cheese, cut into pieces (from 1 [8-oz.] package); 2 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions, plus more for garnish

Description

A simple and delicious Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe that combines sweet honey, creamy butter, and cream cheese with tender corn kernels, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh chives. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 (10-oz.) packages frozen corn, thawed, or 4½ cups fresh corn kernels (from 5 ears)
2 oz. (about ¼ cup) cream cheese, cut into pieces (from 1 [8-oz.] package)
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions, plus more for garnish

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Instructions

Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat to create a rich base for the corn.
Cook the Corn: Add the thawed frozen corn or fresh corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the corn is heated through and lightly browned, enhancing its natural sweetness.
Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the cream cheese pieces and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to melt and coat the corn evenly, making it creamy and luscious.
Add Honey and Seasonings: Pour in the honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the honey melts into the corn, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and seasoning.
Finish and Serve: Stir in the fresh sliced chives or scallions, remove the skillet from heat, and transfer the corn to a serving dish. Garnish with extra chives or scallions as desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, sweet, and savory side dish!

Notes

Use fresh corn kernels in season for the best natural sweetness.
Adjust honey quantity based on your desired level of sweetness.
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.
Fresh chives or scallions add a mild onion flavor; you can omit or replace with parsley if preferred.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.