Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

Maque Choux (pronounced 'mack shoe'), a colorful dish of fresh corn, green bell peppers, chopped tomato, bacon, and green onions, is the traditional Cajun version of succotash.

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

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 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

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, add milk to bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Stir in green onions and bacon. Remove from heat and serve.