Maque Choux (Fried Corn With Green Peppers)

Name: Maque Choux (Fried Corn With Green Peppers)
Total time: 30
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 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

Recipe by Toni Tipton Martin from tasty.co

Sides 30 Mins.

Ingredients

2 servings

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3 ears corn, shucked and hulled
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup onion, finely diced
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½ cup green bell pepper, finely diced
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½ teaspoon garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed

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⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon sugar, optional
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¾ cup heavy whipping cream, or half and half
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
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2 tablespoons green onion, minced

Instructions

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.