Enhanced Maque Choux

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, diced

Green bell pepper

1 medium, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Corn kernels

4 cups, fresh or frozen

Tomato

1 medium, diced

Heavy cream

1/2 cup

Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the corn kernels and diced tomato to the skillet, mixing well with the sautéed vegetables.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Once the corn is tender and the flavors have melded, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve the Maque Choux hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.