Best 6 Corn And White Bean Maque Choux Recipes

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Corn and white bean maque choux is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines fresh corn, white beans, and aromatic vegetables in a rich broth. Originating from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana, this dish is typically made with the "holy trinity" of celery, onions, and bell peppers, along with garlic, spices, and often a touch of heat from cayenne pepper. Variations of maque choux may also include okra, tomatoes, and ham or other meats, while some recipes call for a creamy base made with evaporated milk or heavy cream. Whether served as a main course or a delicious side dish, corn and white bean maque choux is sure to delight your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN CORN AND BACON MAQUE CHOUX



Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux image

This is a Cajun recipe I've had forever! I first prepared it when I was in my high school class in Metairie, Louisiana. It's awesome!

Provided by Jodi Hanlon

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 large fresh tomato, chopped
¼ cup milk
salt to taste
cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions
8 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn, add milk to bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Stir in green onions and bacon. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CAJUN CORN MAQUE CHOUX



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This classic creamy side dish takes advantage of both the sweetness and the starchiness of fresh corn. The trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery gives it a distinctive Cajun flavor, while the tomatoes add brightness. Although usually a side dish, it sometimes takes center stage with the addition of shrimp or crawfish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ears fresh corn
4 strips bacon, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
5 scallions, white and green parts, sliced (reserve the sliced green parts for garnish)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the kernels off of the corn into a large bowl. Using the back of the knife, scrape the sweet corn milk from the cobs to extract about 3 tablespoons and add it to the bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet and when melted, add the celery, bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add the milk, scallion whites, garlic, tomatoes and corn. Cook until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • 3. Serve garnished with the scallion greens and reserved bacon.

MAQUE CHOUX (FRIED CORN WITH GREEN PEPPERS) RECIPE BY TASTY



Maque Choux (Fried Corn With Green Peppers) Recipe by Tasty image

If you're craving summer soul food or a Juneteenth side dish, look no further. This creamy corn and pepper dish is from Toni Tipton-Martin's award-winning cookbook, Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking. She credits this recipe to Monique Wells, a Texas transplant living in Paris, who helped "open the eyes of elite French cooks to the flavors of the American South and Southwest."

Provided by Toni Tipton Martin

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ears corn, shucked and hulled
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup onion, finely diced
½ cup green bell pepper, finely diced
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar, optional
¾ cup heavy whipping cream, or half and half
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons green onion, minced

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, sugar (if using), and corn. Cook, stirring, until the corn is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream and cook 5 minutes more to thicken. Stir in the parsley and green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CORN MAQUE CHOUX



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This side dish is a staple in the south. This is the "from scratch" way of making this dish. You can use 2 cans of corn if you are short on time or just feel like it. Reserve some of the liquid from the canned corn to add in place of the "corn milk" in the directions. From the Angels in the Kitchen Cookbook.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Corn

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ears fresh corn
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
salt
cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Steps:

  • Clean and shuck corn. Cut the kernels from the cob into a bowl using a sharp knife.
  • Scrape the pulp from the cobs into the bowl, this making the "milk".
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute for 5 minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and the corn.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered, for 45 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the "milk" if the mixture becomes too dry or begins to stick to the skillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 33, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.7

CORN AND TASSO MAQUE CHOUX



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Provided by Francine Maroukian

Categories     Tomato     Side     Sauté     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Ham     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Shallot     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ears of corn (preferably bicolored), shucked, divided
Olive oil
Coarse kosher salt
Cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup (1 ounce) matchstick-size strips tasso or Black Forest ham
1/2 cup sliced shallots
1/4 cup diced seeded fresh poblano chile
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 cups diced seeded red tomatoes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Ingredient info: Tasso is an intensely flavored Cajun-style smoked meat. It's available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores. Fresh poblano chiles (often called pasillas) are sold at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores, at farmers' markets, and at Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush 1 ear of corn with oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Grill corn until cooked through and slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 14 minutes. Set grilled corn aside.
  • Cut kernels off 3 remaining ears of corn. Place kernels in large bowl; reserve cobs.
  • Using coarse side of box grater, grate any milky juices from 3 reserved cobs into medium bowl. Coarsely grate ear of grilled corn, then any milky juices from cob into same medium bowl.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add tasso and sauté until almost crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add shallots, poblano chile, celery, thyme, and garlic. Sauté until celery is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add corn kernels; sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and grilled corn with juices. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with green onions.

CORN MAQUE CHOUX



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The best thing about this dish is that it's made with freshly cut corn. You can make it with frozen corn, but the taste just isn't the same. Don't even think about using canned corn. Be careful not to cook the corn too long or it will get mushy.

Provided by Patty Mae

Categories     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices smoked bacon
6 ears fresh corn
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Shuck the corn and remove all of the silk.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the corn off the ears into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Fry in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until crisp, being careful not to overcook.
  • Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Add the onions and red bell peppers to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the garlic and corn and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dash of sugar.
  • Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately reduce heat and simmer until cream reduces and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes more.
  • Crumble the bacon and stir into the corn.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 268.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn and white beans for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn that has been thawed.
  • Be sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables, or they will become mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the maque choux immediately, or it will lose its flavor.

Conclusion:

Maque choux is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover corn and white beans, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course. The next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give maque choux a try. You won't be disappointed!

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