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Metal bowl of maque choux corn side dish next to a red bell pepper

Maque Choux

This colorful Cajun side dish of corn, peppers, onion, and cream is always a huge hit at the Cajun Cooking Class held by Royers Round Top Cafe.

Course Side
Cuisine American, American Southern, Cajun, Southern
Keyword cajun, corn, side dish, southern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 159 kcal
Author Cooking with JB and Jamie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 12 ounces frozen corn
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pinch cayenne optional
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until onions are translucent.

  2. Stir in garlic. Cook for additional minute.

  3. Add corn. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cayenne for a kick. Cook 1-2 minutes.

  4. Pour in cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until cream reduces and thickens slightly (approximately 5 minutes).

  5. Pour into a serving dish. Garnish with red and green bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts
Maque Choux
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 262mg7%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 641IU13%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.