Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux
This Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux blends sweet, milky corn with onions, bell pepper, and tomato, simmered until lush and deeply savory-sweet. A hint of cayenne adds gentle heat, while smoky crumbled bacon and fresh green onions bring salty crunch and freshness. Serve it warm as a standout side for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Thinly slice across the tops of the corn kernels to cut them off the cobs; place the corn in a medium bowl. Slice across the kernels again to release the corn milk and add it to the bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and green pepper and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Stir the corn, tomatoes, and milk into the onion mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes more, stirring often to prevent sticking. Do not let it boil.
- 5
Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more.
- 6
Stir in the bacon and green onions. Remove from the heat and serve.
- Calories 265.14 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.36 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.05 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.56 mg Low Source
- Sodium 385.24 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.24 g Moderate
- Sugar 16.41 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 31.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 371.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 61.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.44 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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