Honey butter skillet corn is an easy 15-minute side dish that combines sweet honey with the rich and creamy butter and cream cheese! Make it year-round using frozen corn.
Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
This honey butter skillet corn is sweet, creamy and a family favorite. My family loves side dishes with corn and other favorites include slow cooker creamed corn, Mexican street corn salad and corn and tomato salad!
This simple recipe is made with only 6 ingredients and the honey, butter and cream cheese pair well together with the sweet corn for an irresistible taste.
It’s simpler than my easy creamed corn but just as delicious with anything from steaks to chops or Thanksgiving turkey!
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Salted butter: I prefer salted butter but you can use unsalted butter and add an extra pinch of salt to the recipe.
- Frozen corn: Frozen corn is great to use year round but I have made this with fresh corn in the summer!
- Cream cheese: I cut mine into squares or cubes so it melts easily into the corn.
- Honey: Use up to two Tablespoons to give it a sweeter taste if you desire.
- Salt and pepper: To season and taste.
How to Make Honey Butter Skillet Corn
In a medium cast-iron skillet or non-stick skillet on the stovetop, melt butter then stir in corn and cook 5 minutes over medium heat until edges are slightly golden.
Add in cream cheese, honey, salt, and pepper. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well creamy and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Taste and adjust seasonings, garnish with fresh parsley, chives or green onions if desired then serve hot while it’s sweet and creamy!
Tips and Variations
- Fresh, frozen or canned corn: Fresh yellow corn may need to be sauteed a few minutes longer to soften, frozen corn can be added as is with no need to thaw and canned corn will need to be drained.
- Additional vegetables: Add some finely diced onion or jalapeno for additional flavors. Add both for maximum taste and then garnish with cilantro.
- Spicier: If you love some added heat to your side dishes, add up to a Tablespoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Garnish with Parmesan: For a cheesier corn, garnish with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Storage
Store leftovers of this honey butter skillet corn recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
More corn side dishes include quick and easy creamed corn, Jiffy corn pudding casserole and corn casserole.
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn
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Ingredients
- 2-3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 (1-pound) bag frozen corn
- 1-2 ounces cream cheese cut into squares
- 1-2 Tablespoons honey , depending on taste
- ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving (optional): chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt 2-3 Tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the one pound corn and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and the edges are slightly golden.
- Stir in 1-2 ounces cream cheese, 1-2 Tablespoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined.
- Top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Christmas, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Side Dishes, Stovetop, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Love this honey butter skillet corn recipe. Definitely easy to make and tastes so good! An awesome recipe to use up canned or frozen corn.
Quick, easy, and perfect for any meal. It’s a side dish game-changer! The blend of honey, butter, and cream cheese is so delicious!
This is seriously the best way to make corn! Sweet and savory and perfect with any meal.