Description
This Skillet Corn with Honey Butter is the ultimate quick and creamy side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it blends sweet corn, honey, butter, cream cheese, and milk into a rich, comforting recipe perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn (or 2 cups fresh/canned, drained)
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup milk (whole preferred for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional additions:
- Pinch of chili flakes or cayenne
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter and honey: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the honey until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add corn: Stir in the corn, coating well in the honey-butter mixture.
- Add cream cheese and milk: Stir until the cream cheese melts, then slowly pour in the milk to form a creamy sauce.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes until creamy and heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use whole milk or heavy cream for the richest flavor.
- Don’t boil the milk—keep it on a gentle simmer.
- Season at the end for the best balance of flavors.
- Add shredded cheddar for a cheesy twist, or chili flakes for heat.
- Frozen, fresh, or canned corn all work—just don’t overcook.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Keywords: Skillet Corn with Honey Butter, Creamy Corn Recipe, Quick Side Dish, Easy Corn Recipe, Holiday Side Dish, Sweet Corn Skillet, 15 Minute Dinner Sides