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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 261kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

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
2 cloves garlic minced
½ stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

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.

Notes

You can substitute bacon for the tasso.

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