🍯🧈 Honey Butter Skillet Corn
A quick, creamy, and slightly sweet corn side dish made in one skillet. It’s buttery, rich, and perfect with grilled meats, BBQ, or comfort meals.
🧾 Ingredients
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tbsp honey
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4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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2 oz cream cheese, cubed
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Melt Butter and Honey
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add butter and honey.
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Stir until butter melts and mixture becomes smooth.
2️⃣ Cook the Corn
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Add corn kernels to the skillet.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
3️⃣ Add Cream Cheese
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Add cream cheese cubes.
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Stir until the cream cheese melts and coats the corn.
4️⃣ Season
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Add salt and black pepper.
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Stir well.
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Add milk or cream if you want a smoother sauce.
5️⃣ Serve
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Cook another 1–2 minutes until creamy.
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Serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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With grilled chicken
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With BBQ ribs
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With roasted turkey
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As a holiday side dish
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen corn?
Yes. You can cook it directly from frozen, no need to thaw.
Q2: Can I use canned corn?
Yes. Just drain it well before cooking.
Q3: How do I make it spicy?
Add:
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½ tsp chili flakes
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jalapeños
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cayenne pepper
Q4: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Replace:
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butter with vegan butter
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cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese.
Q5: How do I store leftovers?
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Q6: How do I reheat it?
Reheat in a skillet over low heat or microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway.
⭐ Cooking Tip: For extra flavor, add crispy bacon bits or chopped parsley before serving.
