Description
This recipe offers a rich, sweet, and savory take on skillet corn, combining the popular honey butter flavor with a creamy texture. It is quick to prepare, making it an excellent side dish for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the corn is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the honey, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the corn evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish works well with fresh corn cut directly off the cob.
- Adjust the amount of honey to match your preferred sweetness level.
- For a slight kick, add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper with the salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg