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Maque Choux With Sausage Corn

Maque Choux with Sausage Corn is a flavorful Cajun-inspired skillet dish combining sweet corn, smoky sausage, and a blend of fresh vegetables, perfect as a hearty side or main.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced smoked sausage (such as Andouille)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add fresh corn kernels and diced tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes until the corn is tender.
  6. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or substitute smoked sausage with spicy Andouille sausage.