Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

Maque choux is a Cajun side dish made with summer corn, peppers, and onion, cooked down with milk until sweet, tender, and creamy. Bacon adds even more flavor!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
• Cayenne pepper
• 1 large fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 8 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn and add this to the bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Stir in bacon and green onions. Remove from heat and serve.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until onion is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 5

Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil.

Step 6

Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover the skillet, and cook, 5 to 10 minutes longer.