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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat, add oil, onions and bell peppers.
- Cook until onion is clear. Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add in corn. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and cayenne, if desired. Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in cream or half and half, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream reduces and slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a serving dish. Garnish with red and green bell peppers and onions.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.