By Krista Teigen
Updated Apr 21, 2025
This honey butter skillet corn is the easy holiday side dish I have been dreaming of. It comes together in just minutes with frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, and honey, and it tastes so good! The honey really enhances the natural sweetness of the corn, and the tangy cream cheese balances out the dish. This dish really wowed on my Thanksgiving table, and I plan to make it at every holiday!
5-Star Review
“Was truly amazing! We devoured the entire dish! Made exactly per recipe. Thank you!” -Suzanne
It doesn’t get much easier (or tastier!) than this honey butter skillet corn! Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it’s insanely flavorful. My secret ingredient is cream cheese. It adds just a hint of tanginess that keeps the corn from being too sweet, and it makes the whole dish so creamy and silky. This corn is next-level good!
Tips for Beginners
- When I have an extra few minutes, I like to brown the butter to add a touch of nuttiness to the dish.
- Keep the heat relatively low to avoid burning the butter, though!
- To help the cream cheese melt more easily, I like to take it out of the fridge about 30-40 minutes before using it. I have found that it combines better this way.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons honey*
- ▢ 28 ounces frozen corn**
- ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (½ brick)
- ▢ 1 dash kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Add the butter and honey to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine as the butter melts. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey*
- Add the corn and stir until coated in the honey butter and warmed through. 28 ounces frozen corn**
- Add in the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated. 4 ounces cream cheese
- Finish with a dash of salt and pepper to taste and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. 1 dash kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh parsley
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Honey Butter Skillet Corn Step by Step
Gather all your ingredients.
Melt the Butter: Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of honey to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine as the butter melts.
Coat the Corn: Add 28 ounces of frozen corn and stir until coated in the honey butter and warmed through.
Melt the Cream Cheese: Add in 4 ounces (½ brick) of cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated.
Season and Serve: Finish with a dash of salt and pepper to taste and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey butter skillet corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pan set over medium-low heat, stirring often, until warmed through. I do not recommend freezing this dish.
Serving Suggestions
This honey butter skillet corn is the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish , but it also tastes so good with Christmas ham . I think it tastes great the next day alongside some leftover turkey casserole , too!
More Corn Recipes to Try!
Healthy Mexican Street Corn (Off the Cob)
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Esquites (Mexican Street Corn in a Cup)
Scalloped Corn
Honey Butter Skillet Corn Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 2 tablespoons honey*
- 28 ounces frozen corn**
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (½ brick)
- 1 dash kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving
Instructions
- Add the butter and honey to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine as the butter melts. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey*
- Add the corn and stir until coated in the honey butter and warmed through. 28 ounces frozen corn**
- Add in the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated. 4 ounces cream cheese
- Finish with a dash of salt and pepper to taste and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. 1 dash kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh parsley
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
