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Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

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This Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a luscious side dish featuring sweet corn kernels simmered in a rich blend of butter, honey, cream, and cream cheese. Perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, and an optional hint of cayenne or smoked paprika, it’s a quick and comforting recipe that elevates simple corn into a velvety treat served warm right from the skillet.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne or smoked paprika (optional for heat)

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully liquid and starting to shimmer.
  2. Cook the Corn: Add the corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and beginning to soften.
  3. Add Creamy Ingredients and Seasonings: Stir in the honey, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients into a creamy sauce coating the corn.
  4. Simmer and Thicken: Continue cooking the mixture in the skillet for another 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
  5. Add Optional Spice: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika on top to add a subtle heat and smoky aroma, stirring gently to incorporate.
  6. Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve the creamy honey butter skillet corn warm as a delicious side dish to complement a variety of meals.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh corn in season or thaw frozen corn completely before cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of honey according to your desired sweetness level.
  • To make this dish dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter, heavy cream with coconut cream, and cream cheese with a vegan alternative.
  • Add fresh herbs like chopped parsley or chives for an herbal twist.
  • Use smoked paprika for a smoky depth or cayenne for more heat, or omit both for a milder flavor.

Keywords: creamy corn, honey butter corn, skillet corn recipe, side dish, sweet corn, creamy side dish, easy corn recipe

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