Sides ⚜️ Cajun 30 min meal

Corn Maque Choux

Sweet corn, peppers and onion simmered in butter with a little cream. A real taste of the bayou.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.85 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and peppers for 6 minutes until soft.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sweetcorn, tomato and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 8 minutes until the corn starts to catch and brown in places.

    8 min
  4. 4

    Pour in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

    3 min
  5. 5

    Season, scatter with spring onions and serve hot.

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