Honey Butter Skillet Corn (Printable)

Tender corn sautéed in creamy honey butter with a touch of sweetness and savory seasoning.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Fats

01 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened

→ Vegetables

03 - 4 cups frozen sweet corn kernels (or fresh if available)

→ Sweeteners

04 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until foamy.
02 - Add the corn to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
03 - Stir in the cream cheese and honey, continuing to cook while stirring constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
05 - Remove from heat and serve warm, optionally garnished with extra pats of butter or a drizzle of honey.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat using pantry staples
  • The honey butter sauce transforms ordinary corn into something guests will rave about
02 -
  • Dumping all the cream cheese in at once creates clumps that take forever to melt
  • The corn keeps cooking in the hot skillet so remove it as soon as the sauce looks glossy
03 -
  • Pat thawed corn dry with paper towels for extra caramelization
  • Room temperature cream cheese melts faster and more evenly
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