Honey butter skillet corn is an easy side dish made by cooking fresh corn kernels in a skillet with butter and honey until tender. The combination of the sweetness of honey and creamy buttery butter creates a rich and flavorful coating for the corn, making it a delightful addition to any meal. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for serving at family gatherings, summer barbecues or as a delicious side dish during colder months.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Honey Butter Corn
- Sweet and savory flavor combination
- Creamy texture from the butter
- Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
- Versatile side dish for any meal
🧾 Simple Ingredients
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- Sweet corn
- Butter
- Honey
- Cream cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
🍳 How to Make Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
In a large skillet pan, melt together the butter and honey.
Add in the frozen yellow corn and stir over the medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add in the cream cheese and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, to allow the cream cheese to melt.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy this simple side dish with a creamy sauce.
🥄 Variations
- Add a sprinkle of chili powder, paprika or hot sauce for a little heat
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added freshness
- Mix in some crumbled bacon for a smoky, savory flavor
- Substitute maple syrup or agave nectar for the honey for a different flavor of your honey butter skillet corn
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory twist
🍽️ What to Serve With Buttery Corn for Busy Weeknight Dinners
- Marinated chicken or steak for a hearty meal
- BBQ ribs or pulled pork for a classic barbecue spread
- Baked or grilled fish for a lighter option
- Roasted vegetables such as sweet potatoes, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts for a balanced plate
- Cornbread, dinner rolls, or buttermilk biscuits to soak up the delicious honey butter sauce
🍶 Storing
Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover honey butter skillet corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer Storage: For longer storage, transfer the cooled corn to a freezer-safe container or resealable bag and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Reheat: To reheat, thaw frozen corn in the refrigerator overnight if possible, then gently warm it in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Alternatively, microwave thawed corn in a microwave-safe dish, stirring occasionally, until warmed to your liking.
💭Tip for Making the Perfect Sweet Corn Side Dish
- Use local raw honey. There are so many health benefits.
- Thaw the corn. This helps to remove some of the water and helps it to cook faster.
- The corn will become thicker the longer it sits, if you do not want it to be real thick, cut back on the amount of cream cheese.
- Cook the corn in butter over medium heat until it starts to caramelize slightly.
- Add honey and seasonings gradually, tasting as you go to adjust the sweetness and flavor to your liking.
- Stir frequently to ensure even coating of the corn with the honey butter mixture.
❔FAQs About Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
Yes, you can substitute canned corn if you do not have frozen. The texture may be slightly different.
While you can use margarine, butter provides the best flavor for this recipe.
Absolutely! Add more or less honey according to your taste preferences.
Yes, place the corn kernels, butter, and honey in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the corn evenly with the butter and honey. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until the corn is tender, stirring occasionally.
The nature of this corn recipe means it is higher in points. However, you can use fat free cream cheese and Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or lite butter to reduce the points in this creamy corn side dish. You can make these changes without losing the richness of butter. Your taste buds will never know. Making these changes, the WW points will be 4 points per serving.
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Ingredients
- 24 ounces sweet corn frozen
- ½ stick butter salted – 1/2 cup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
- In a large skillet, melt together the butter and honey.
- Add in the frozen corn and stir over the medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add in the cream cheese and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, to allow the cream cheese to melt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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