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Corn on the Cob Maque Choux
This corn on the cob maque choux is a fun twist on the classic southern Louisiana dish. Lightly caramelized onions and peppers cooked with spicy tasso, served over grilled fresh corn on the cob.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn-on-the-cob
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 261 kcal
Author Mike
6 ears corn cooked however you wish For the topping 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion sliced 1 medium bell pepper green or red, sliced 4 ounces tasso ham chopped (or smoked bacon) 2 cloves garlic minced ½ stick unsalted butter 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
While the corn is cooking heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the tasso (or bacon) and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, butter and Cajun seasoning. Stir until the butter melts and the vegetables and tasso get lightly caramelized.
Spoon generously over cooked corn.
Calories: 261 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 64 mg | Sodium: 480 mg | Potassium: 278 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 2054 IU | Vitamin C: 54 mg | Calcium: 24 mg | Iron: 1 mg