Description
Southern comfort meets creamy indulgence in this Honey Butter Skillet Corn, where sweet kernels mingle with rich, golden butter. Crowd-pleasing side dishes don’t get more delicious than this simple, irresistible recipe that welcomes you to savor each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious nonstick skillet by melting butter over medium-high temperature, creating a golden sizzling surface for the corn kernels.
- Gently introduce corn kernels into the heated butter, allowing them to dance and caramelize while stirring intermittently, ensuring even heating and developing rich, golden edges.
- Lower the skillet’s temperature to medium, creating a gentle environment for incorporating honey and cream cheese, which will transform the corn into a luxurious, velvety mixture.
- Continuously fold and stir the ingredients, watching the cream cheese dissolve and merge seamlessly with the sweet honey and golden corn, creating a glossy, integrated texture.
- Season the corn with delicate sprinkles of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, allowing each kernel to absorb the nuanced flavors.
- Transfer the glistening, creamy corn to a serving vessel, presenting a vibrant and inviting side dish that promises rich, comforting taste.
- Elevate the visual appeal and add a fresh, sharp note by garnishing with finely chopped chives or scallions, providing a delicate green contrast to the golden corn.
Notes
- Choose fresh, sweet corn kernels for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smoother, faster melting into the corn mixture.
- Adjust honey quantity based on corn’s natural sweetness and personal preference for sweetness level.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg