Name: Corn Maque Choux
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or butter or vegetable oil); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper diced (may also use poblano, jalapeno, or serrano); 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 cobs of fresh corn, kernels cut from cob; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, milk, chicken stock, or coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, to taste

Description

Try this tasty Cajun side dish using fresh corn, peppers, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons bacon grease (or butter or vegetable oil)
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper diced (may also use poblano, jalapeno, or serrano)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cobs of fresh corn, kernels cut from cob

2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, milk, chicken stock, or coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, to taste

Instructions

Add the bacon grease to a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and peppers for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes more.
Add the corn, tomatoes and heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to desired doneness.
Let rest to thicken for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.