Maque Choux
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices bacon chopped, optional
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon if using, and cook 4 minutes, until it begins to crisp.
- Add the onion and both bell peppers, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the corn and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until the corn turns bright yellow and smells toasted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, and stir to combine.
- Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until the cream reduces slightly and coats the corn.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
- Spoon into a bowl, scatter green onion on top, and serve warm.
Good to Know
Leave the bacon out entirely for a vegetarian side; a pinch of smoked paprika keeps the smoky note.