Corn Maque Choux

(from largomason’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 medium ears of corn)
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • Coarse kosher salt

Directions

  1. 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.

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