This delicious Honey Butter Skillet Corn is an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish made with cream cheese, butter, and honey.
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
This quick honey butter skillet corn is creamy, slightly sweet, and full of comforting flavor.
Skillet corn and creamed corn are favorites, and this version brings a creamy honey-butter-cream cheese sauce to sweet corn for a simple, irresistible side.
The dish comes together in about 15 minutes using pantry staples, making it perfect for holiday meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or as an easy addition to Sunday dinner.
Ingredients Needed
- Frozen sweet corn: any variety works well for this recipe.
- Salted butter: if using unsalted butter, add more salt to taste at the end.
- Honey
- Cream cheese
- Salt & pepper
How to make honey butter skillet corn
Step 1: Melt the butter and honey together in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add the frozen sweet corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until the corn is heated through.
Step 3: Stir in the cream cheese and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
What kind of corn to buy
Frozen sweet corn is convenient and works great here. Any frozen corn variety will produce tasty results and saves prep time.
Can I use fresh corn?
Fresh corn should work nicely as well—cut the kernels from the cob and sauté until tender before adding the cream cheese.
Storing
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, microwave briefly or warm gently in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, stirring to restore creaminess.
More Easy Side Dishes
- Roasted Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
- Roasted Carrots
- Baby Red Potatoes
- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
- Roasted Potatoes and Onions
This dish is simple to make and makes a delicious, buttery-sweet side that pairs well with many mains.
Honey Butter Skillet Corn
Ingredients
- 24 oz frozen sweet corn
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter and honey in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the frozen sweet corn and cook, stirring, for 6–8 minutes until hot.
- Stir in the cream cheese and cook another 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
The mixture will thicken and become creamier as it rests. If it seems a bit loose, let it sit a few minutes and stir before serving.