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Honey butter skillet corn coated in a rich, glossy cream cheese glaze with cracked black pepper.

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Rebecca Blumer
Tender sweet corn is cooked in melted butter and honey, then coated in a velvety cream cheese glaze. A quick, comforting stovetop side dish that comes together in 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 side dish servings
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet pan

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter (I use salted)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 bag frozen corn (16 oz)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (cut into chunks)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Set a skillet pan over medium-high heat and warm the butter with the honey until melted; add the frozen corn and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The kernels should be hot and tender, with less loose moisture visible in the pan.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, salt, and black pepper, then cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cream cheese should melt into an opaque, glossy coating around the corn.
  • Spoon the corn out and serve it immediately. The glaze should cling to the kernels while everything is warm.

Notes

Moisture tip: Allow excess liquid released by the corn to cook away before adding the cream cheese so the sauce clings properly and stays glossy instead of watery.
Heat management: Cut the cream cheese into small chunks ahead of time so it melts evenly over moderate heat without scorching the honey.
Reheating: Warm refrigerated leftovers gently in a skillet over low heat, stirring steadily. Stir in a small splash of milk if needed to keep the creamy glaze smooth.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword honey butter skillet corn, skillet corn, sweet corn side dish
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