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Maque Choux With Sausage Corn

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Maque Choux With Sausage Corn is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish combining tender corn, smoky sausage, and sweet bell peppers, perfect as a hearty side or main.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté onion, green and red bell peppers until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the corn kernels, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
  7. Return the sausage to the skillet and stir in the heavy cream, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
  8. Adjust seasoning if needed and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side.

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