Maque Choux

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4.8

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    183 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Maque Choux

Maque Choux is a creamy, spicy Cajun side dish made of corn, onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, heavy cream, and Cajun spices. It is perfect for Mardi Gras or any time of year.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package 12 ounces frozen corn
  • 1/2 sweet onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • pinch of cayenne optional
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat, add oil, onions and bell peppers. 
  2. Cook until onion is clear. Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute. 
  3. Add in corn. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and cayenne, if desired. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. 
  4. Pour in cream or half and half, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream reduces and slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5.  Pour into a serving dish. Garnish with red and green bell peppers and onions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 960IU (19%) Vitamin C 33.6mg (37%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 960IU 19%
Vitamin C 33.6mg 37%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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