Description
Sweet kernels of summer corn mingle with creamy honey butter in this irresistible Southern-style side dish. Melted butter and golden honey elevate simple corn into a crowd-pleasing companion that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (16 ounces/454 grams) frozen corn or corn ribs
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese (cut into chunks)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Heat cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, melting honey and butter together until they form a smooth, golden liquid.
- Add frozen corn kernels to the skillet, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Continue cooking for 6-7 minutes until corn is heated through and slightly golden.
- Introduce cream cheese chunks into the skillet, gently folding them into the corn mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, allowing cream cheese to melt completely while stirring consistently. This process takes approximately 4 minutes, creating a creamy, glossy coating on the corn.
- Once cream cheese is fully incorporated and corn is tender, remove skillet from heat. The mixture should have a rich, velvety texture with a slight sheen.
- Transfer corn to a serving dish immediately, ensuring it remains warm. For storage, refrigerate in an airtight container, consuming within 2-3 days for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of black pepper for different spice preferences.
- Swap frozen corn with fresh corn kernels during summer for a more vibrant, crisp texture and enhanced natural sweetness.
- Transform this side dish into a creamy vegetarian main course by adding sautéed bell peppers, onions, or diced jalapeños for extra flavor complexity.
- Reduce butter and use a light cream cheese version to create a lighter, lower-calorie variation without compromising rich, comforting taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg