Louisiana Maquechoux Recipe

Name: Louisiana Maquechoux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 2 cups corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears) or (16 ounce) packages frozen corn; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (use up to 1/4 tsp); 1/4 cup half-and-half; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
2 cups corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears) or (16 ounce) packages frozen corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper (use up to 1/4 tsp)
1/4 cup half-and-half
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Heat oil in a medium-size non-stick skillet.
2
Add onion and red pepper and cook, over medium-high heat until the vegetables are soft and well browned (10 to 15 minutes).
3
Add corn, tomatoes, salt, sugar and cayenne pepper.
4
Heat until mixture starts to bubble over high heat, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until corn is tender.
5
Check and stir occasionally.
6
It will take about 20 minutes for fresh corn to cook and about 10 minutes for frozen corn.
7
When corn is done, stir in half and half and cook until it is hot.
8
Garnish by sprinkling with freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley.

169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large red pepper, chopped, 2 cups corn kernels (cut from about 8 ears) or (16 ounce) packages frozen corn, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Maquechoux falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Louisiana Maquechoux

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