Description
A warm, sweet side dish made with corn, butter, and honey that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn and cook for about five minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in the heavy cream and honey, and stir to mix.
- Cook until the corn is hot and the sauce thickens a little, about three to five minutes.
- Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: corn, honey butter, easy side dish, vegetarian recipe