Description
Sweet Southern honey butter skillet corn brings farm-fresh comfort straight to dinner tables with irresistible creamy goodness. Golden kernels mingle with rich butter and delicate honey, creating a side dish that makes you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (16 ounces/454 grams) frozen corn
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, cut into chunks
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare a medium skillet and place it over medium heat, allowing it to warm up for a moment.
- Introduce butter to the skillet, letting it melt completely and spread across the cooking surface to prevent any potential sticking.
- Pour honey into the melted butter, whisking gently to create a seamless golden-hued mixture that combines both sweet and rich flavors.
- Carefully tumble frozen corn kernels into the skillet, ensuring each piece gets coated with the luxurious honey-butter glaze.
- Continuously stir the corn, moving the kernels around the pan to promote even heating and prevent any potential burning.
- After approximately 5-6 minutes, when the corn appears warmed and glistening, reduce the heat to a low setting.
- Strategically drop cream cheese chunks into the skillet, allowing them to slowly melt and integrate with the corn and honey-butter base.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, creating a smooth, velvety texture that envelops each corn kernel with creamy richness.
- Let the mixture simmer softly for an additional 2-3 minutes, giving the flavors time to meld and intensify.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, presenting a warm, decadent side dish ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Swap frozen corn for fresh corn during summer months for a more vibrant, crisp texture and enhanced natural sweetness.
- Reduce honey amount if watching sugar intake, or substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream to maintain richness without animal products.
- Elevate the dish by sprinkling fresh chives or cracked black pepper on top for added depth and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg