Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

This Cajun corn maque choux (pronounced "mock shoe") recipe is a colorful dish of sautéed fresh corn, bell peppers, tomato, bacon, and green onions.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
• Cayenne pepper
• 1 large fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 8 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn and add this to the bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover the skillet, and cook, 5 to 10 minutes longer.

Step 4

Stir in bacon and green onions. Remove from heat and serve.