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Corn Maque Choux

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

CajunSideStovetopStandardGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 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. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What is Corn Maque Choux?

A traditional Southern Louisiana side dish featuring sweet corn sauteed with crisp bacon, holy trinity vegetables, Cajun spices, and cream. This reference files it under Cajun side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Corn Maque Choux reach?

For Corn Maque Choux, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Corn Maque Choux?

The entry for Corn Maque Choux calls for 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Corn Maque Choux?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Corn Maque Choux uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

Can I make Corn Maque Choux dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Corn Maque Choux 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 do I store and reheat Corn Maque Choux?

Refrigerate what is left of Corn Maque Choux within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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