Description
A rich and creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn made with sweet yellow corn, butter, honey, and cream cheese, seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika. This easy and delicious side dish is perfect for holidays or casual dinners, garnished with fresh chives for a flavorful finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet yellow corn kernels (drained and patted dry)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chives for garnish
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Cook Corn: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the drained and patted dry corn kernels and cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally. If excess moisture collects, drain or blot with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
- Add Cream Cheese and Honey: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and honey, adjusting the honey to your preferred sweetness. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is melted, creamy, and evenly coated.
- Season: Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle a few shakes of smoked paprika for a smoky depth of flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped chives, additional fresh ground pepper, and extra drizzles of honey if you like. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting side dish.
Notes
- This skillet corn is an incredibly easy and quick side dish, perfect for holiday meals or casual weeknights.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder instead of smoked paprika.
- Use fresh corn cut from the cob if available for extra sweetness and texture.
- Adjust honey amount based on your desired level of sweetness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy texture; leftovers can be gently reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk or cream.
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
