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Cajun Corn Maque Choux
A classic cajun side dish, Maque Choux is made of corn, peppers and onions with spicy, sweet seasonings and a splash of cream. Easy and perfect!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
cajun
Keyword:
corn relish, corn saute, maque choux
Servings:
8
Calories:
158
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$8
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
bacon fat
or butter
1
cup
finely chopped onion
1/2
cup
chopped red bell pepper
2
cups
corn kernels
fresh or frozen and thawed
2
garlic cloves
minced
2
tablespoons
minced jalapeno
1
tablespoon
Cajun Seasoning
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
3/4
cup
heavy cream
1
green onion
finely chopped
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh Italian parsley
1
tablespoon
chopped fresh basil
Coarse kosher salt
to taste
Instructions
Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add bell pepper and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the corn, jalapeno and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
Stir in the cream. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Stir in green onion, parsley, and basil.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
Maque Choux can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories:
158
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
92
mg
|
Potassium:
157
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1261
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
24
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg