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    Maque Choux

    Sweet corn simmered with tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a light Cajun-Creole cream sauce.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 20 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Louisiana / Cajun-Creole KitchenCategory
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    Maque choux is the Creole corn dish of southern Louisiana — sweet corn simmered with tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and a little cream or butter until it’s rich and lightly saucy. It’s the side dish of every summer crawfish boil and Sunday dinner.

    Chef Emily presents Maque Choux

    The Creole corn side dish

    Sweet corn simmered with tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a light Creole sauce.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Cut the kernels from the corn and scrape the cobs to collect the milk.
    2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic.
    3. Add the corn, tomato, stock, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer 12-15 minutes until the corn is tender and the liquid reduces.
    4. Stir in the cream and butter and simmer 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Garnish with green onion and serve.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Fresh corn cut from the cob is best — scrape the cobs to get the creamy 'milk.' If using frozen corn, don't thaw it first.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook20 min
    Servings6
    CategoryLouisiana / Cajun-Creole Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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