Dinner

Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe

Bymia larkspur October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Introduction

This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a simple, sweet, and creamy side dish that brings comfort to any meal. With a touch of honey and creamy cheese, it elevates everyday corn into a flavorful treat everyone will love.

A shallow yellow pan filled with cooked yellow corn kernels mixed with small bits of translucent onions and sprinkled with small green herb pieces. The pan sits on a white marbled surface, partially covered by a cloth with green, yellow, white, and beige stripes. A wooden spoon is resting on the right side of the pan, slightly covered with melted butter or oil. The corn looks glossy and moist with a rich buttery texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp cream cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional garnishes: chopped chives, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, or shredded Parmesan

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to sizzle.
Step 2: Add the corn kernels and stir to coat them evenly in the butter. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing some kernels to lightly caramelize.
Step 3: Drizzle the honey over the corn and stir well to let it bubble and coat all the kernels.
Step 4: Add the cream cheese in small dollops. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the mixture becomes creamy.
Step 5: Season the corn with salt and black pepper to your taste. Serve hot, straight from the skillet, with your choice of optional garnishes.

Tips & Variations

For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or a pinch of chipotle powder when seasoning.
Use fresh corn in season for the best sweetness, or thaw frozen corn completely before cooking.
Swap cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta for a different creamy texture.
Top with crispy bacon bits or toasted breadcrumbs for added crunch and flavor.

Storage

Store leftover honey butter corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave for about 1 minute until warmed through. Add a small splash of milk or butter if the mixture feels too thick after reheating.

How to Serve

A close-up of a cooked creamy corn dish in a yellow cast-iron pan with visible yellow corn kernels mixed with small bits of white cream, sprinkled with black pepper and small green herb pieces, and a wooden spoon stirring from the right side, all sitting on a white marbled surface partially covered with a black and white checkered cloth, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen corn for this recipe?

Yes, frozen corn works well. Just make sure to thaw and drain any excess water before cooking for the best results.

Can I make this dish vegan or dairy-free?

To make it vegan, substitute the butter with a plant-based oil or vegan butter, replace the cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative, and use maple syrup instead of honey.