Corn Maque Choux

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Corn Macque Choux

Yield: 8

Author: Jolie Meaux

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

Corn Maque Choux is a classic Louisiana side dish with roots in Cajun and Native American cooking. Fresh sweet corn is slowly simmered with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and milk until rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Simple, comforting, and deeply rooted in Louisiana tradition, it’s the perfect companion to everything from fried seafood to a backyard barbecue.

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Ingredients

Corn Macque Choux

• 12 ears of fresh corn
• 3 - 4 tbsp butter or cooking oil
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 orange bell pepper,chopped
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 3/4 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar or the Splenda equivalent
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream

Instructions

Corn Macque Choux

1. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the ears of corn into a large bowl. Turn the knife over and use the back of the blade to scrape the cobs, releasing the sweet corn milk and any remaining pulp into the bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
3. Add the fresh corn, reserved corn milk, pulp, and chopped tomato. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Season with the sugar, salt, and black pepper, then continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the corn begins to lightly caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan.
4. Pour in the milk, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

224

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

34 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

30 g

Sugar

15 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

333 mg

Cholesterol

5 mg

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