Ultimate Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux: Unbelievably

This is a Cajun corn maque choux recipe I’ve had forever. I first prepared it when I was in my high school class in Metairie, Louisiana. It’s awesome!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6earscorn, husked and cleaned

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1largeonion, thinly sliced

  • 1cupgreen bell pepper, chopped

  • 1largefresh tomato, chopped

  • ¼cupmilk

  • salt to taste

  • cayenne pepper

  • 8strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled

  • ¼cupchopped green onions

Cooking Directions

  1. Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn and add this to the bowl. Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover the skillet, and cook, 5 to 10 minutes longer.

  4. Stir in bacon and green onions. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g
28%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Cholesterol
42mg
14%
Sodium
884mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
18g
Vitamin C
33mg
163%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
633mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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