Southern Honey Butter Skillet Corn 🌽
Sweet, buttery, creamy, and ready in about 15 minutes—this is an easy Southern-style side dish that goes beautifully with chicken, steak, pork, or barbecue.
Ingredients
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4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons cream cheese
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¼ cup heavy cream or milk
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
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Melt the butter: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
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Cook the corn: Add the corn and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and lightly browned in spots.
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Make it creamy: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until the cream cheese melts and coats the corn.
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Add the sweetness: Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring until everything is smooth and glossy.
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Finish: Taste and adjust the salt or honey. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Southern-Style Tips
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Use fresh corn in summer for the sweetest flavor.
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Frozen corn works wonderfully and doesn’t need to be thawed first.
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For extra richness, add another tablespoon of butter at the end.
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A pinch of cayenne pepper gives the sweet corn a delicious little kick.
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For a smoky version, add a little smoked paprika.
Serves: 4–6
Prep + cooking time: About 15 minutes.
