Description
Sweet Southern honey butter skillet corn brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy, golden kernels meld with rich butter and delicate honey, creating a side dish that celebrates simple, soulful flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep your cooking space with a large skillet, ensuring everything is measured and ready for quick cooking.
- Melt unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat, allowing it to become golden and slightly foamy without burning.
- Add corn kernels directly into the melted butter, spreading them evenly across the skillet’s surface to maximize caramelization.
- Cook the corn kernels for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure uniform browning, creating a rich, roasted flavor profile.
- Drizzle honey over the corn, gently stirring to coat each kernel with the sweet, golden liquid, which will help create a glossy and caramelized exterior.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper into the skillet, continuing to stir and integrate the seasonings thoroughly with the corn and honey mixture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the honey to slightly caramelize and the corn to develop a deep, golden-brown color with slight crispy edges.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the honey butter corn to a serving dish, ensuring all kernels are evenly coated and glistening.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives and parsley, scattering them across the top for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while the corn is warm and the honey butter sauce is still glossy and inviting.
Notes
- Swap frozen corn for fresh seasonal kernels during summer for maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika to introduce subtle heat and complexity to the honey butter base.
- Customize this dish for dietary needs by using plant-based butter alternatives like coconut or vegan butter for dairy-free requirements.
- Toast cornstarch or breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top for extra crunch and textural contrast, transforming the side dish into a more substantial accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg