Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Easy Southern Honey Butter Skillet Corn — sweet, buttery, creamy, and ready in about 15 minutes. It’s the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners, holidays, and potlucks.
Easy Southern Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Why You’ll Love It
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Ready in 15 minutes
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Uses simple pantry and freezer ingredients
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Sweet, creamy, and buttery
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Pairs with almost any main dish
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Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
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| 4 cups | frozen corn (or fresh corn cut from the cob) |
| 2 tbsp | unsalted butter |
| 2 tbsp | honey |
| 2 oz | cream cheese, cubed |
| 1/4 cup | milk or heavy cream |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | black pepper |
| Optional | pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne |
Instructions
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Melt the butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. -
Add the corn
Add the frozen corn and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly golden in spots. -
Add honey and seasonings
Stir in the honey, salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne. -
Make it creamy
Add the cream cheese and milk or heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. -
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly. -
Taste and adjust
Add more honey for sweetness or salt and pepper as needed. -
Serve warm
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Tips
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Use fresh corn when in season — cut the kernels off the cob and cook the same way
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For extra richness – use heavy cream instead of milk
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Want a little heat? Add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce
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Don’t overcook – the corn should stay tender and juicy, not mushy
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Make it ahead – reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen
Variations
Honey Butter Bacon Corn
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Cook 3–4 slices of chopped bacon first, remove, and use the drippings instead of butter
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Stir bacon back in before serving
Cheesy Honey Butter Corn
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Stir in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack with the cream cheese
Herb Honey Butter Corn
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Add 1 tsp fresh thyme or chives at the end
Spicy Southern Corn
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Add 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Finish with chopped jalapeños
Serving Suggestions
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Fried chicken or roast chicken
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BBQ ribs or pulled pork
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Meatloaf
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Thanksgiving or holiday dinners
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With cornbread and collard greens
Storage
| Method | Duration |
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| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days |
| Freezer | Not recommended due to cream cheese texture |
Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of milk.
Would you like a slow cooker version or a spicy Mexican street corn skillet recipe?