Description
This Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet honey, rich butter, and tender corn kernels cooked to perfection in a skillet. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it boasts a velvety texture enhanced by heavy cream and a subtle herbaceous finish from fresh thyme.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper (for garnish)
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat butter: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely and coat the pan.
- Sauté corn: Add the corn kernels to the melted butter and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn softens and becomes slightly golden.
- Add cream and honey: Pour in the heavy cream and honey, stirring thoroughly to combine with the corn.
- Simmer mixture: Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- Season: Add salt to taste, then remove the skillet from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing the creamy corn with cracked black pepper and fresh thyme sprigs before serving warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn kernels depending on availability. If using canned, drain well before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the texture will be less creamy.
- Fresh thyme adds a lovely aromatic touch, but you can substitute with parsley or chives if desired.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as a comforting vegetarian side.
