Description
Enjoy this Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn, a quick and flavorful side dish that captures the best elements of popular corn recipes. It offers a perfect balance of sweet honey and rich butter, delivering a gourmet taste with minimal effort. This recipe is fantastic for weeknight dinners or as a standout potluck contribution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the corn is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the honey, heavy cream, and milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly and coats the corn. Do not boil rapidly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For an extra savory note, add a pinch of smoked paprika with the salt and pepper.
- If using frozen corn, there is no need to thaw it before adding it to the skillet.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or barbecue ribs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg