Description
A quick and delicious Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe that combines sweet honey and rich butter with tender corn kernels, cooked to perfection on the stovetop. Perfect as a side dish for any meal and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4–5 ears if using fresh)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it becomes fully melted and starts to bubble gently.
- Cook Corn: Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and starts to brown lightly.
- Add Flavorings: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the mixture to caramelize slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley or cilantro on top if desired. Serve the honey butter corn warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh corn when it’s in season for peak flavor, but frozen corn works well too.
- Adjust the honey amount to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Garlic powder is optional but adds a nice savory note to balance the sweetness.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with cilantro or omit the garnish altogether.
- If you want a richer taste, try using salted butter and reduce the added salt accordingly.
