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This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is sweet, creamy, and so delicious. Sweet kernels of corn are drenched in a honey butter sauce that delivers the perfect sweetness with just a hint of spice.
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Honey butter corn is a quick and easy side dish with flavors that will complement almost any meal all year-round. This simple side only takes 15 minutes to make, and is a family favorite! This lightly sweetened, creamy corn side dish is also great for a potluck. It also pairs perfectly with chicken, ribs, or protein of choice.
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Ingredients:
- Butter
- Honey
- Sour cream – can be substituted with cream cheese
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- White and gold whole-kernel corn (yellow corn)
- Pepper
Corn Options
Instead of canned corn, you can also use fresh corn from the cob or even frozen corn (thawed).
Instructions:
Melt the butter, honey, sour cream, salt, and cayenne pepper to a large skillet.
Next, cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the butter is melted and the mixture becomes bubbly (about five minutes).
Once the honey butter mixture is ready, stir in the corn. Cook the corn in the skillet for another 3-5 minutes or until it is heated through. Serve while warm and garnish with fresh ground pepper. For additional flavor, consider topping the corn with green onions or chives.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Equipment
- skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (More or less cayenne pepper can be used based on your heat preference)
- 2 cans white and gold whole kernel corn, drained (15.25-ounce)
- black pepper to garnish
Instructions
- Add the butter, honey, sour cream, salt, and cayenne pepper to a large skillet.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, until the butter is melted and the mixture becomes bubbly (about five minutes).Â
- Add the corn and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the corn is heated through.
- Serve while warm and garnish with fresh ground pepper.Â
