Honey Butter BBQ Corn
Honey Butter BBQ Corn is the easiest five-minute side dish you’ll ever make. Sweet, smoky, buttery, and completely addictive — perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or layering into a dinner party menu.
You’ll Love This Recipe Because…
- It takes five minutes. Yes, really.
- It uses four pantry ingredients you already have.
- It’s sweet, smoky, buttery, and wildly delicious with almost zero effort.
- It pairs with absolutely everything — from your weeknight rotisserie chicken to a full backyard BBQ spread.
- It doubles beautifully for crowds (and tastes like you fussed even though you didn’t).
- Kids love it. Adults love it. Your dinner party guests will ask for the recipe.
This Honey Butter BBQ Corn is the kind of side dish that feels like cheating — in the best way. You toss butter, honey, BBQ seasoning, and corn into a pot, let it melt into a glossy, sweet-smoky sauce, and boom. Done. It’s cozy, summery, and perfect for busy nights or carefree entertaining.
Tips & Tricks
- Use salted butter for maximum flavor.
- Frozen, canned, or fresh corn all work — use what you have.
- If your BBQ seasoning is low on salt, you may want a pinch extra.
- Want it creamier? Add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Add a squeeze of lime for a little brightness.
- Love heat? A pinch of cayenne or a few red pepper flakes. Or use Hot Honey!
- Feeding a crowd? Double it and bake it in the oven so it stays warm during your gathering.
What to Serve With
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- Baked BBQ Chicken
- Grilled Steaks
- Roasted Potatoes
- Weeknight Meatballs
- Summer Salads
- Your Italian Triple Dipper (yes, corn + marinara = perfection)
Tools & Equipment
- Medium saucepan or oven-safe baking dish
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- (Optional: Your Amazon generic cooking tools link)
❓ FAQ
Can I use frozen corn?
Yes! Just toss it in straight from the freezer — no thawing required.
Can I make this ahead?
You can, but it’s best served fresh. Reheat gently with a splash of water or butter.
Can I bake it instead of simmering?
Absolutely. Combine everything in an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
Does it freeze well?
It does, but the texture softens slightly. Still delicious.
Honey Butter BBQ Corn
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: southern
Description
Honey Butter BBQ Corn is the easiest five-minute side dish you’ll ever make. Sweet, smoky, buttery, and completely addictive — perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or layering into a dinner party menu.
Ingredients
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1 stick (½ cup) butter
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1–2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 pounds corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Instructions
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Add the butter, BBQ seasoning, honey, and corn to a medium pot or oven-safe dish.
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Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted, glossy, and the corn is heated through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning — add more honey for sweetness or more BBQ seasoning for smoky flavor.
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Serve warm and watch it disappear.
Notes
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For a creamy variation, add 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream.
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If you use canned corn, drain it well before adding.
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Try different BBQ seasoning blends for new flavor twists.
- You can also bake this; just add everything to a baking dish and bake at 350˚ for 25 minutes. Stir to combine all the flavors.
