Description
This easy skillet corn with honey butter is a quick and flavorful side dish, combining sweet and savory flavors with a buttery richness. Perfect for weeknights, holidays, or summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned; if using canned, drain and rinse)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Butter and Honey
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the honey and let it bubble slightly for about 30 seconds.
Step 2: Cook the Corn
- Add the corn to the skillet and stir well to coat it in the honey butter.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Season the Dish
- Sprinkle in salt and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Stir everything together and cook for another minute.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Cheesy Honey Butter Corn: Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan or crumbled feta.
- Garlic Butter Corn: Add 1 minced garlic clove to the butter before adding honey.
- Spicy Kick: Use cayenne pepper instead of red pepper flakes.
- Herbed Delight: Mix in fresh thyme or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: honey butter corn, skillet corn, easy side dish, sweet corn recipe, quick stovetop corn