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A close-up spoonful of honey butter corn, showcasing the creamy texture of the sauce and the individual tender kernels.

Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn (The Ultimate Side Dish!)

This Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn is the ultimate side dish! Made in one pan in under 20 minutes, it's a perfect blend of sweet and savory with a rich, velvety sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese cubed and at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A 10 or 12-inch skillet works best.

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly golden.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, heavy cream, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the fresh chives, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest sauce.
Adjust honey to your desired level of sweetness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.