Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux

Corn Maque Choux

50 mins Serves 8

A rich, creamy Cajun corn dish featuring fresh corn simmered with onions and spices

Ingredients

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  • 8 tablespoons Butter (divided (4 + 4))
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
  • 7 cups Corn , fresh
  • 1 cup Onion , diced
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 2.25 cups Chicken stock (divided)
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk (divided)
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter with oil over medium heat
  2. Add corn, onions, sugar, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper
  3. Cook over high heat for about 12-14 minutes, stirring often
  4. Add 1 cup of the chicken stock, making sure to scrape the bottom to get the browned bits. Cook for about 5 minutes
  5. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, stirring constantly until melted. Cook for another 5 minutes
  6. Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 10 minutes
  7. Add 1/4 cup of the stock and cook for 15 minutes, stirring regularly
  8. Add the remaining 1 cup of stock and cook for 10 minutes
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes
  10. Remove from the heat
  11. In a bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup milk and eggs. Beat for about 1 minute or until frothy
  12. Add the egg mixture to the corn and stir well

Tips

Maque choux (pronounced "mock shoe") is best made with fresh corn cut directly from the cob, but frozen corn can be used in a pinch. The dish should be creamy but not soupy.

Vegetable Sides Cajun