Description
Sweet Southern comfort meets creamy indulgence in this honey butter skillet corn, a mouthwatering side dish that whispers tales of farmhouse kitchens. Golden kernels dance with rich butter and sweet honey, promising comfort in every delectable spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 grams) frozen corn
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, cut into chunks
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat, gently blending butter and honey until they create a smooth, golden liquid.
- Pour frozen corn kernels into the shimmering mixture, allowing them to sizzle and transform, stirring periodically to ensure even heating and prevent sticking.
- Introduce creamy cheese chunks into the corn, seasoning with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Continue stirring the mixture, watching the cheese melt and integrate with the corn, creating a luxurious, glossy texture that coats each kernel.
- Remove the skillet from heat once the corn appears tender and the cheese has completely dissolved, forming a harmonious, glistening side dish.
- Transfer the warm, fragrant corn to a serving dish, allowing diners to enjoy the rich, sweet, and savory combination immediately.
- Store any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator, understanding the dish is best consumed while fresh and warm.
Notes
- Swap frozen corn for fresh corn during summer months for enhanced flavor and texture, providing a more vibrant and seasonal twist to the dish.
- Reduce honey amount for a less sweet version, perfect for those watching sugar intake or preferring savory corn preparations.
- Consider adding chopped herbs like chives or parsley for extra brightness and visual appeal, elevating the simple side dish with minimal effort.
- Use plant-based butter and dairy-free cream cheese to transform this recipe into a delicious vegan-friendly alternative that maintains the creamy, sweet profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg