Description
A sweet, buttery, skillet-caramelized corn side dish that’s easy to make and perfect for family meals. It combines frozen corn, butter, and honey for a comforting and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels (about 600g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt completely.
- Stir in the honey until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- Add the frozen corn kernels directly to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with the honey butter.
- Spread the corn in an even layer and cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to caramelize the bottom.
- Stir every 2 minutes to ensure even browning without burning, cooking for 5-7 minutes total.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until some kernels are crispy and browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top. Stir to mix in.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Do not rush caramelization; let corn sit undisturbed to develop golden crust. Medium to medium-low heat is key to avoid burning honey. Fresh parsley brightens flavor and appearance. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with butter. Does not freeze well.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: honey butter skillet corn, easy side dish, caramelized corn, family meals, quick corn recipe, buttery corn, skillet corn