Honey Butter Skillet Corn
A quick and easy homemade sweet corn side dish featuring caramelized corn kernels with honey and butter, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5–6 medium ears), cut off the cob
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley or chives), chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the kernels off about 5-6 ears of fresh corn (roughly 4 cups). If using frozen corn, thaw completely and drain excess water.
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the softened butter. Let it melt slowly until it starts to foam gently, about 2 minutes.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with butter. Spread in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until edges start to brown.
- Stir the corn gently, then sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Stir again and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat to medium-low and drizzle honey over the corn. Stir quickly to coat all kernels. Cook for 1-2 minutes until glossy and sweet, watching to avoid burning.
- Remove skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately, either from the skillet or transferred to a warm serving dish.
Notes
Use medium heat to avoid burning the honey. Add honey only after corn is mostly cooked. For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine and honey with maple syrup. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper caramelization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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