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Honey Butter Skillet Corn — creamy buttered corn glazed with honey, topped with chopped parsley.

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Sweet, creamy, and buttery — this Honey Butter Skillet Corn is an easy 15-minute side that tastes like comfort. Frozen corn cooks quickly into a silky cream sauce of butter, honey, cream, and cream cheese for a dish that’s perfect with roast chicken, BBQ, or holiday dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups frozen corn no need to thaw
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (room temperature recommended)
  • Optional garnish: chopped chives crumbled bacon, smoked paprika, or a pat of extra butter

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and honey and let them melt together until glossy and just bubbling.
  2. Add the frozen corn and stir to coat completely in the butter-honey mixture. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is warmed through and just beginning to sing a little (lightly caramelized edges are delicious).
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and add the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream slightly reduces.
  4. Add the cream cheese cubes and stir until they’re fully melted and the sauce is smooth and silky. Taste and adjust salt or honey as needed.
  5. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving bowl, and finish with chopped chives, crumbled bacon, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

 

  • Frozen corn is ideal for texture and convenience; use fresh in season.
  • Room-temp cream cheese melts faster and yields a smoother sauce.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half the cream for whole milk and use Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk if leftovers thicken.