CAJUN MAQUE CHOUX / CAJUN SUCCOTASH

Cajun Maque Choux / Cajun Succotash image

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories Corn

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen
2 cups sliced okra
2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, to taste
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

Cook bacon in a frying pan until crisp.
Drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
Melt butter in the bacon fat over medium heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic, saute for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
Stir in corn, okra, tomatoes, cayenne and cajun seasoning, cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chick broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook partially covered for 45 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in crumbled bacon and serve.