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Louisiana Street Corn Recipe Cajun Corn Maque Choux
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Louisiana Street Corn Recipe: Cajun Corn Maque Choux

This Louisiana street corn is a twist on the traditional mock shoe with a nod to Mexican street corn, blending elements like parmesan cheese and a bit of heavy cream for a luscious texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: copycat, Corn Side dish, easy meals, easy recipe, easy side dish
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 95kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Blue Bowl
Blue Bowl
skillet
Cast Iron
Cast Iron

Ingredients

  • 6 Ears Corn kernels removed
  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion or red onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease or olive oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning or Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream or natural milk
  • Optional: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese feta cheese, or sour cream for garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon grease or olive oil.
    2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease
  • Sauté the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • Add the corn kernels, minced garlic, and season with cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir to coat the corn mixture evenly.
    6 Ears Corn, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1/2 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning, 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Stir in the chicken stock and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
    1/4 Cup Chicken Stock
  • Add the heavy cream and stir to create a creamy texture. For a lighter version, skip the cream or use natural milk instead.
    1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Remove from heat and garnish with parmesan cheese, feta cheese, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that last final touch. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
    Optional: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley

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Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg