Description
Cajun corn maque choux brings Louisiana’s soulful farmhouse flavors straight to your dinner table with sweet corn, peppers, and creamy goodness. Simmered with local spices and fresh ingredients, this hearty side dish delivers authentic Southern comfort in just one delicious scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Strip corn husks and silk from 6-8 ears of corn, removing every strand carefully.
- Slice kernels off corn cobs into a large bowl, capturing all 4 cups of fresh kernels.
- Dice 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 red bell pepper into uniform small pieces.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and chop 1 cup of fresh tomatoes into small chunks.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat (350°F) for 2 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers, sauteing for 6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
- Toss minced garlic into the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Introduce 4 cups of corn kernels, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes to slightly soften.
- Mix in 1 cup diced tomatoes, blending thoroughly with vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne across the skillet.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to incorporate all ingredients smoothly.
- Reduce heat to low (250°F), simmering mixture for 12 minutes and stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped green onions and ¼ cup fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Fresh corn makes a huge difference, so take time to select plump, sweet ears from the market or farmers market.
- When cutting corn kernels, use a deep bowl to catch every last kernel and prevent messy counters.
- Adjust the heat level by controlling the amount of cayenne and Cajun seasoning – start with less and add more for spicier results.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, which still provides richness without as much fat.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21-29 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg