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Corn Maque Choux - Mimi's Recipe Box
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Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux

What can be more of a Louisiana dish than Corn Maque Choux?  It is summer in a bowl.  Fresh corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes all smoothened down together with a generous amount of cream. 
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Keyword: Bell Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Corn, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Onion, Parsley, Tomato
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp bacon grease or butter
  • 4 cups fresh corn (about 8 ears)
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced and seeded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt bacon grease or butter over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and cook until slightly charred, about 5 more minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning and stir to combine. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Cook, uncovered for about 15 minutes until the corn is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in parsley and allow to rest for 5 minutes to thicken before serving.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.48g | Protein: 2.96g | Fat: 12.26g | Saturated Fat: 6.44g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.08g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.96g | Trans Fat: 0.25g | Cholesterol: 26.5mg | Sodium: 201.94mg | Potassium: 288.98mg | Fiber: 2.13g | Sugar: 5.9g | Vitamin A: 251.5mg | Vitamin C: 32.4mg | Calcium: 28.8mg | Iron: 0.63mg
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