Maque Choux With Sausage Corn
Maque Choux With Sausage Corn is a flavorful Louisiana Creole dish blending tender corn, smoky sausage, bell peppers, and spices for a rich, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Louisiana Creole
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, green and red bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and smoked sausage slices; cook until sausage is browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh corn kernels and Cajun seasoning; cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer the mixture until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or substitute smoked sausage with Andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.