Description
Sweet corn sautéed in a rich honey butter glaze for a quick, comforting side dish. This easy one-skillet recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or 1 tablespoon cream cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add butter and allow it to melt completely.
- Stir in honey and mix until well combined.
- Add corn kernels and stir to coat evenly in the honey butter mixture.
- Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream or cream cheese and cook until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Frozen corn can be used directly; cook slightly longer if not thawed.
- Add smoked paprika or chili powder for a subtle kick.
- Stir in Parmesan for a savory variation.
- Use plant-based butter and skip cream for a dairy-free option.
- Refresh leftovers with a small pat of butter or splash of water when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
