Honey Butter Corn Recipe
This Honey Butter Corn Recipe is a sweet, buttery, and comforting side dish that combines fresh or frozen corn with a rich honey butter sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, it delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory richness, making it an ideal quick snack or accompaniment to various main courses like grilled chicken or barbecue.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing / Boiling / Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper, to taste (optional)
- Prepare the Corn: Cook fresh corn by boiling or grilling until tender and slightly smoky, or thaw and briefly sauté frozen corn until heated through.
- Melt the Butter and Honey: Gently melt unsalted butter with honey in a small saucepan or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Mix and Season: Pour the warm honey butter over the cooked corn and toss gently to coat every kernel. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the honey butter coated corn while warm and fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when possible for the best sweetness and texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Choose high-quality unsalted butter for a richer flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the corn to maintain a delightful crunch.
- Warm the honey and butter mixture for even blending and coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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