Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a simple, creamy, and sweet corn side dish made with butter, cream cheese, and honey. This warm and comforting recipe is perfect for holidays or casual dinners, garnished with fresh chives and an optional smoky paprika twist.
Ingredients
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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
- 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 bubbly.
- Add corn: Add the drained and patted dry sweet yellow corn kernels to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through. If excess moisture accumulates, drain or blot with a paper towel.
- Incorporate cream cheese and honey: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the cream cheese has melted fully and the mixture is creamy and evenly coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, sprinkle smoked paprika over the corn for a subtle smoky flavor and stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped chives, a few extra grinds of black pepper, and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- This is an incredibly easy and quick corn side dish, perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
- Use fresh corn if available, but canned corn works well if well drained and dried to avoid watery texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference; start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed.
- Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky depth but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Fresh chives add a nice color contrast and mild onion flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and less butter, though the flavor will be slightly different.
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
