Melody's Corn Maque Choux

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

A common Creole dish that can be served as a side dish to any combination of meat and potatoes, pasta, or rice dishes. A flavorful complement. Prep time depend on whether or not you chop your own seasonings or use frozen pre-chopped seasonings. Cook time depends on how long it takes to prepare and cook the rest of the meal. Number of servings depends on how much everybody likes it.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Melody's Corn Maque Choux

Ingredients

2 slices bacon

1 tablespoon bacon drippings

3 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup diced celery

½ cup diced green bell pepper

½ cup diced red bell pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup minced fresh parsley

1 pinch Creole seasoning

or to taste

5 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup beef broth

1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn kernels

Crispy Fried Fish

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium turning occasionally until evenly browned and crisp about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.

Step 2

Allow bacon to cool; crumble and set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter with the bacon drippings in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion celery green bell pepper red bell pepper thyme salt black pepper parsley and Creole seasoning in the butter mixture until onion is translucent about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Mix in beef broth and corn; bring to a boil.

Step 6

Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low; simmer until broth is nearly evaporated and vegetables are tender about 20 more minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon. Dish can be simmered longer or held over low heat if desired.

Nutritional Information

Melody's Corn Maque Choux

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 176.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 25.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 7.9g 12%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 18.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1073.6IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 39mg 65%

Folate: 54.4mcg 14%

Calcium: 29.9mg 3%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 27.9mg 10%

Potassium: 371.4mg 10%

Sodium: 604.6mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 71.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.