Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a creamy, sweet, and buttery side dish made by cooking sweet corn with butter, cream cheese, and honey, then garnished with chives and optional smoked paprika. It’s a simple and comforting dish perfect for holidays or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare the skillet: In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to create a rich base for the dish.
- Cook the corn: Add the drained and patted dry sweet yellow corn kernels to the melted butter. Cook for about 5 minutes until the corn is warmed through, stirring occasionally. If excess moisture appears, drain or absorb it with a paper towel to maintain a creamy texture.
- Add cream cheese and honey: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is melted, creamy, and evenly coated.
- Season the dish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, sprinkle with smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor and a pop of color.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped chives, a few extra grinds of pepper, and an additional drizzle of honey if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- This dish is very quick and easy, making it perfect for holiday side dishes or a cozy weeknight meal.
- You can adjust the amount of honey to your desired level of sweetness.
- Using fresh corn kernels instead of canned will also work well, just increase cooking time slightly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a pleasant smoky aroma and enhances flavor.
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
