Description
This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that’s super easy to make! The perfect balance of honey and butter enhances the natural sweetness of the corn, and cooking it in a skillet brings out rich, caramelized flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4–5 ears of corn if fresh)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet – In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Cook the Corn – Add the corn kernels to the skillet (if using frozen corn, be sure to thaw and drain it first). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and starting to brown slightly.
- Add the Honey and Seasonings – Reduce the heat to low, then add the honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Stir well to coat the corn in the honey butter mixture. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the honey to caramelize slightly and the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese to the corn after it’s cooked to create a creamier version.
- This dish can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned corn – just be sure to adjust cooking times accordingly.
- You can make this dish spicier by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg