Cajun Corn 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 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in corn kernels. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- If using, stir in heavy cream and cayenne pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated.
- Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main courses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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