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Close-up of bright yellow Easy Skillet Corn with Honey Butter served in a grey bowl with a wooden spoon.

Easy Skillet Corn with Honey Butter

Prepare this simple, sweet corn side dish using a skillet. It works well as an accompaniment to grilled meats and other main courses.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 side dish servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 231
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces Sweet corn (frozen) About 5 cups, or see notes for fresh/canned amounts
  • 4 tablespoons Salted butter Half a stick, or use less for lower calories
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese Half a block
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Or to taste
  • To taste Salt Optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and honey together in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the frozen corn and stir over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the cream cheese and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the cream cheese melts.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 623IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you use fresh corn, parboil or par-cook 4 ears, allow them to cool, then cut off the kernels. If you use canned corn, drain 3 cans. Frozen or fresh corn is recommended over canned for this recipe.
The corn mixture will thicken the longer it sits. If you prefer a thinner consistency, reduce the amount of cream cheese you use.
You can substitute Boursin cheese for cream cheese, or add a pinch of dried sage, thyme, Italian seasoning, or powdered garlic. You can also add a tablespoon or two of fresh herbs, crumbled cooked bacon, or cubed ham. Try a drizzle of spicy honey or top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

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