Corn Maque Choux

Name: Corn Maque Choux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 4 cups sweet corn kernels; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A traditional Southern Louisiana side dish featuring sweet corn sauteed with crisp bacon, holy trinity vegetables, Cajun spices, and cream.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 cups sweet corn kernels
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium heat, render 4 slices chopped bacon until crisp and reaching an internal temperature of 160F, then remove with a slotted spoon.
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter into the skillet with the reserved bacon grease.
3

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced celery, sauteing for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 2 tsp minced garlic, 4 cups sweet corn kernels, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 8 minutes until corn is tender.
5

Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until mixture is creamy.
6

Fold in reserved bacon and top with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Corn Maque Choux dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Corn Maque Choux keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Corn Maque Choux?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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