Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux
Corn Maque Choux
Pronounced "mock shoe," this Louisiana staple (which is like a succotash) is a Cajun take on a Native American dish.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
  • Carbohydrate 25 g(8%)
  • Cholesterol 76 mg(25%)
  • Fat 23 g(36%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 4 g(9%)
  • Saturated Fat 14 g(70%)
  • Sodium 437 mg(18%)
  • Calories 321

Preparation Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn; sauté 2 minutes. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in green onion, parsley, and basil. Season to taste with coarse salt, pepper, and more hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Preparation Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn; sauté 2 minutes. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in green onion, parsley, and basil. Season to taste with coarse salt, pepper, and more hot pepper sauce, if desired.