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Ingredients
| bacon: 8 strips |
| sweet yellow corn: 6 ears |
| onions: 1 (chopped) |
| red bell pepper: 1 pepper (seeded and chopped) |
| garlic: 2 cloves (minced) |
| granulated sugar: 1 dash |
| salt |
| black pepper (freshly ground) |
| heavy whipping cream (fluid): 1/2 cup |
Corn Maque Choux
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
7 serving(s)
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- Shuck the corn and remove all of the silk.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the corn off the ears into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until crisp, being careful not to overcook.
- Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Add the onions and red bell peppers to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic and corn and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dash of sugar.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
- Immediately reduce heat and simmer until cream reduces and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more.
- Crumble the bacon and stir into the corn.
- Serve immediately.