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Close up of some cajun corn maque choux with a big spoon digging in.
5 from 5 votes

Maque Choux

Maque choux is a tasty cajun side dish made by smothering bell peppers, onions and corn into a heavenly mixture of perfectly spiced goodness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Bacon chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 6 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 12oz Bags Frozen Corn
  • ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 15oz Can Creamed Corn
  • 2 Tomatoes deseeded and chopped

Instructions

  • Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook until almost crispy.
  • Add the onions and bell pepper to the bacon grease and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add seasonings, sugar and frozen corn and broth and cook a further 15 minutes.
  • Add cream of corn and tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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