Description
Sweet kernels of corn bathe in creamy honey butter, creating a Southern-style side dish that whispers comfort and homestyle charm. Skillet-kissed goodness promises warmth with each golden spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn:
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 grams) frozen corn
Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, salted
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese, cut into chunks
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a mise en place by gathering all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Position a large skillet on the stovetop, heating to medium-high temperature (375°F/190°C).
- Introduce of butter and of honey into the skillet, allowing them to melt and create a golden, glossy fusion.
- Gently incorporate of frozen corn directly into the butter-honey mixture without prior thawing.
- Sauté the corn for 6-7 minutes, occasionally stirring to promote even heating and develop subtle caramelized edges.
- Introduce of cream cheese in small cubes, sprinkling salt and black pepper across the skillet.
- Continuously fold and blend ingredients, ensuring cream cheese melts uniformly and coats each kernel with a rich, velvety texture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, maintaining gentle movement to prevent corn from adhering to the pan’s surface.
- Remove from heat when corn appears glossy, creamy, and heated thoroughly.
- Transfer immediately to a serving dish, presenting the corn while still steaming and aromatic.
Notes
- Prep in Advance: Gather all ingredients beforehand to create a seamless cooking experience and minimize kitchen stress.
- Quick Caramelization: Cook corn on medium-high heat to develop rich, golden-brown edges that enhance natural sweetness.
- No Thawing Required: Directly add frozen corn to the skillet, saving time and preserving corn’s fresh texture.
- Creamy Transformation: Incorporate cream cheese to create a luxurious, velvety coating that elevates the corn’s flavor profile.
- Stirring Technique: Occasional stirring prevents sticking and ensures even distribution of honey, butter, and cream cheese.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the dish piping hot for maximum flavor and optimal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg