Corn Maque Choux

Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil
  • 7 cup Corn (fresh)
  • 1 cup Onion (diced)
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • cup Chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in oil in large skillet. Add corn, onions, sugar and spices.
  2. Cook over high heat for about 12-14 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add 1 cup of the stock making sure to scrape the bottom to get the bits. Cook this for about 5 min.
  4. Add the next 4 tablespoons butter until melted, stirring constantly. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cook an additional 10 minutes, then add 1/4 cup of stock and cook for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Add the remaining 1 cup of stock and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and cook until the liquid is absorbed...about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from the heat.
  8. In a bowl combine the remainig 1/2 cup milk and the eggs. Beat for about 1 minute or until frothy.
  9. Add to the corn and stir well.