Name: Honey Butter Skillet Corn with Cream Cheese and Chives 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

This Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe offers a creamy, sweet, and savory side dish ready in just 15 minutes. Tender corn kernels are cooked with butter, cream cheese, and honey, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh chives, creating a luscious and comforting accompaniment perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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Skillet Corn 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 butter over medium heat until fully liquefied and beginning to sizzle slightly.
Cook the Corn: Add the thawed frozen corn or fresh corn kernels to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes until the corn is heated through and lightly browned, developing a slight caramelized flavor.
Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the cream cheese pieces. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to melt completely and the corn to be thoroughly coated in creamy richness.
Add Honey and Seasonings: Pour in the honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes so the honey melts into the mixture, coating the corn evenly with a glossy sweet finish.
Finish and Serve: Stir in the thinly sliced fresh chives or scallions. Remove the skillet from heat, transfer the corn to a serving dish, and garnish with additional chives or scallions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this sweet, buttery side dish.

Notes

Use fresh corn when in season for the best flavor and texture, but frozen corn works perfectly too.
Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives.
Make sure to stir frequently towards the end to prevent burning the honey on the skillet.
Garnish with extra chives or scallions for a fresh, colorful presentation.