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Ingredients for honey butter skillet corn including corn, butter, honey, cream cheese, and parsley on a white kitchen counter.

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Creamy honey butter skillet corn made with sweet corn, honey, and cream cheese for a rich, silky glaze. An irresistible side dish that’s perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners.
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Course: Holiday Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill/Rest Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10–12 inch) (For cooking corn evenly)
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring ingredients smoothly)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (For accurate ingredient portions)
  • Sharp knife (For chopping herbs)
  • Mixing bowl (Optional for prep if using canned or frozen corn)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Corn kernels - Fresh, frozen, or canned (drained well)
  • 4 tablespoon Butter - Unsalted for flavor control
  • 3 tablespoon Honey - Adds natural sweetness
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened for smooth texture
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - To balance sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - For mild spice
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish

Optional Toppings

  • Extra honey - Optional drizzle before serving
  • Flaky sea salt - Optional topping for contrast

Instructions 

  • Preheat skillet over medium-high heat with no oil.
  • Add corn and cook 3–4 minutes to evaporate moisture.
  • Stir in butter until melted and coating the corn.
  • Drizzle in honey and toss until evenly combined.
  • Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley.
  • Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
    Ingredients for honey butter skillet corn including corn, butter, honey, cream cheese, and parsley on a white kitchen counter.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 170mg (7%) | Potassium: 220mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 35mg (4%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)