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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Irresistible Honey Butter Skillet Corn: Sweet & Savory Bliss

This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a delightful side dish featuring sweet honey and creamy butter, making it a must-try for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 cups Corn Kernels Fresh corn or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For cooking
For the Sweet & Savory Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Or maple syrup for a twist
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended for richness
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • to taste Black Pepper Adds warmth and kick
For Garnishes (optional)
  • as desired Chopped Chives For freshness and color
  • as desired Red Pepper Flakes For a slight kick
  • as desired Smoked Paprika For depth of flavor
  • as desired Shredded Parmesan Adds extra savoriness

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Butter Skillet Corn
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until it’s evenly warm.
  2. Add in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the warm skillet and let it melt completely while stirring gently.
  3. Once the butter is sizzling, pour in about 4 cups of corn kernels and stir to coat them in the melted butter; cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of honey over the cooked corn and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add dollops of cream cheese across the top of the corn mixture and stir everything together for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste; serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like chives or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn and full-fat cream cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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