Crispy Bacon and Corn Maque Choux Recipe

Name: Crispy Bacon and Corn Maque Choux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, chopped; 6 ears young sweet corn; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell peppers; Salt; Cayenne; 2 cups chopped, peeled, and seeded tomatoes, or 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1/2 pound bacon, chopped
6 ears young sweet corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
Salt
Cayenne
2 cups chopped, peeled, and seeded tomatoes, or 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped green onions

1
In a large skillet, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy.
2
Drain the bacon on paper towels and set aside.
3
Pour off all of the bacon fat except for 2 tablespoons.
4
Cut the corn off the cob by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels and then cutting across a second time to release the milk from the corn.
5
Scrape the cob once or twice to extract the milk.
6
You should have about 4 cups of corn with the milk.
7
To the pan, over medium heat, add the oil, onions and bell peppers.
8
Season with salt and cayenne.
9
Saute for 2 minutes.
10
Add the corn.
11
Season with salt and cayenne.
12
Continue to saute for 10 minutes.
13
Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the corn is tender.
14
Stir in the milk and remove from heat.
15
Stir in the crispy bacon and green onions.
16
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bacon, chopped, 6 ears young sweet corn, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Crispy Bacon and Corn Maque Choux falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Bacon and Corn Maque Choux

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