Cast Iron Skillet Corn Recipe

6 servings
30 min

Last Updated on April 26, 2023 by

Make this delicious Cast Iron Skillet Corn recipe today. Try my skillet creamed corn with cream cheese for dinner tonight.


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Make this delicious Cast Iron Skillet Corn recipe today. Try my skillet creamed corn with cream cheese for dinner tonight.
Cast Iron Skillet Corn Recipe


Skillet creamed corn is a great recipe to serve with beef, chicken, or pork. It’s absolutely delicious and is the perfect alternative to creamed corn.

I love corn and we eat corn all the time. So, skillet creamed corn is a nice change from plain frozen corn or canned corn. My husband loved it.

This recipe is so good as a side dish for chicken or beef. You can have it ready for dinner in about 15 minutes.


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Is this cream corn?


No, this doesn’t taste exactly like cream corn. It is made with honey and cream cheese which gives it a unique taste you’ll want to enjoy over and over again.

This is also a great recipe to take to a potluck. You can keep it warm in a slow cooker.

a cast iron skillet with corn in it
Should I use fresh corn or frozen corn?


This recipe uses frozen corn kernels. You can use fresh corn instead. Just make sure that you cook it first.

You can start with fresh corn on the cob. You will need about a dozen ears. Just remove the corn kernels from the corn cobs. Then, cook it like you would normally.

Can I use canned corn?


This recipe uses frozen corn. If you want to use canned corn, you can. You will need to drain it first.

Frozen or canned corn will be fastest when you prepare this dish.


What type of canned corn should I use?


Use a can of whole-kernel corn. You can use either yellow corn or white corn depending on what you have.

ingredients in glass bowls
What if I do not have cast iron?


The cast iron pan heats up evenly and it’s my preference for making this dish. But, you can use a regular pan if you don’t have it.


Substitutions


Butter gives this skillet creamed corn a delicious taste. But, if you do not have butter, you can use vegetable oil or even bacon grease.

Full fat cream cheese works best. But, if you prefer, you can use low fat cream cheese. I have not tried it with vegan cream cheese so let me know if you do.


Additions


  • Red pepper
  • Chopped onions
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Garlic powder
Make this delicious Cast Iron Skillet Corn recipe today. Try my skillet creamed corn with cream cheese for dinner tonight.
How to reheat skillet creamed corn


Heat it in the cast iron skillet on medium or medium low heat until the mixture is bubbly. Add heavy cream to the corn kernels if you need to thin it out.


How to store leftovers


You can store this in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Make sure that you use an airtight container.


Ingredients for skillet creamed corn


  • 24 ounces of frozen corn
  • ½ stick butter, salted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
melting butter in a cast iron skillet
How to make cast iron skillet creamed corn


  • In a large skillet (cast iron works best), melt together the butter and honey.
cooking frozen corn in a pan
  • Add in the frozen corn and stir over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
adding cream cheese to corn
  • Add in the cream cheese and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, to allow the cream cheese to melt.
skillet creamed corn
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.


TIP: The corn will become thicker the longer it sits, if you do not want it to be really thick, cut back on the amount of cream cheese.

If you find that it is too thick, add a bit of heavy cream to make it thinner.

You may like trying these instant pot recipes.

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Cast Iron Skillet Corn Recipe
Recipe details
  • 6  servings
  • Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 24 ounces of sweet corn, frozen
  • ½ stick butter, salted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
Instructions

In a large skillet, melt together the butter and honey.
Add in the frozen corn and stir over the medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add in the cream cheese and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, to allow the cream cheese to melt.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
  • TIP: The corn will become thicker the longer it sits, if you do not want it to be real thick, cut back on the amount of cream cheese.
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