Sweet, buttery, and irresistibly creamy—this skillet corn is a quick 10-minute side dish that pairs with almost anything!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (for creaminess)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional:
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley or chives
- Chili flakes (for a sweet-spicy twist)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Melt butter
- Heat skillet over medium heat
- Melt butter (add garlic if using)
- Cook corn
- Add corn and cook for 4–5 minutes
- Add sweetness & creaminess
- Stir in honey, cream cheese, and cream
- Mix until smooth and coated
- Season
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Simmer
- Cook another 2–3 minutes until creamy
- Serve hot 🌽
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Serving: ~5–7 Points
🍽️ Total Recipe: ~20–28 Points
💡 Make It Lighter
- Use light butter & low-fat cream cheese
- Skip heavy cream
- Reduce honey slightly
👉 Can drop to ~3–4 points per serving
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook—corn should stay juicy
- Use fresh corn for best flavor
- Stir continuously once cream cheese is added
💡 Variations
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or chili flakes
- Cheesy: Add parmesan or cheddar
- Mexican-style: Add lime + chili powder + cotija
- Garlic butter: Skip honey for savory version
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I use frozen corn?
Yes—no need to thaw fully, just cook a bit longer.
❓ Can I make it ahead?
Best fresh, but reheats well.
❓ Is it very sweet?
Balanced—adjust honey to taste.
❓ What goes with it?
Chicken, steak, BBQ, or tacos.