Maque Choux With Sausage Corn
Maque Choux with Sausage Corn is a flavorful Louisiana Creole dish combining sweet corn, smoky sausage, and tender vegetables sautéed to perfection. This skillet-cooked classic offers a comforting and hearty taste of Southern cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onions, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add fresh corn kernels and diced tomatoes, cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream if using and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side.