Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a creamy, sweet, and buttery corn side dish that's perfect for holidays or casual dinners. Made with sweet yellow corn, honey, cream cheese, and butter, it's quickly cooked on the stovetop and garnished with chives and smoked paprika for a flavorful finish.
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
- Melt Butter: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Cook 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 absorb with a paper towel.
- Add Cream Cheese and Honey: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and honey, adjusting sweetness to your taste. Continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is melted, creamy, and evenly coated.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, sprinkle smoked paprika for added smoky flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped chives, additional ground pepper, and a drizzle of honey if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- This is one of the easiest corn side dishes to prepare, perfect for holidays or casual dinners at home.
- If you prefer less sweetness, start with 2 tablespoons of honey and adjust gradually.
- Patting the corn dry is essential to prevent the dish from becoming watery.
- Smoked paprika adds a nice depth but is optional depending on your taste.
- Use fresh chives for a bright herbal garnish to complement the creamy corn.
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
