PrintCorn Maque Choux
A vibrant and flavorful Cajun corn sauté with bell peppers and onions, perfect as a holiday side dish or cookout accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in corn, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- If using, stir in heavy cream and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- If using, stir in crumbled bacon just before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, poultry, or seafood.
- Consider this a great option for meal planning to add color and flavor to your week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg