Skillet Corn
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Skillet Corn
Description
Starting with frozen corn heated in a large skillet, this recipe gradually incorporates butter and honey as the corn warms, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Small chunks of cream cheese are then added to melt slowly into the mixture, creating a creamy sauce that clings to each kernel. A final seasoning of salt and black pepper rounds out the flavor.
The result is a creamy texture combining the bite of tender corn with a subtle sweetness from the honey and richness from the butter and cream cheese. The preparation requires only stovetop cooking, balancing temperature to allow cheese melting without curdling.
This side is a versatile accompaniment to many meals, complementing grilled meats, roasted dishes, or comforting home-style entrees. Serving it hot preserves the velvety texture.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces corn frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the frozen corn over medium-high heat, stirring often, until hot.
- Add the honey and butter and stir until the butter is melted. Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and add them to the corn, along with the salt and pepper.
- Allow the cream cheese to melt, then stir until completely melted into the honey butter sauce.
- Serve the corn hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.