Melody's Corn Maque Choux

A common Creole dish that can be served as a side dish to any combination of meat and potatoes, pasta, or rice dishes. A flavorful complement. Prep time depend on whether or not you chop your own seasonings or use frozen pre-chopped seasonings. Cook time depends on how long it takes to prepare and cook the rest of the meal. Number of servings depends on how much everybody likes it

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Total Time
01hour(s) 30mins
Prep 30 mins
Cook 60 mins
Ingredients
8-12
  1. .
Directions
  1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium .
  2. turning occasionally .
  3. until evenly browned and crisp .
  4. about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. .
  5. Allow bacon to cool; crumble and set aside. .
  6. Melt butter with the bacon drippings in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion .
  7. celery .
  8. green bell pepper .
  9. red bell pepper .
  10. thyme .
  11. salt .
  12. black pepper .
  13. parsley .
  14. and Creole seasoning in the butter mixture until onion is translucent .
  15. about 8 minutes. .
  16. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant .
  17. about 2 more minutes. .
  18. Mix in beef broth and corn; bring to a boil. .
  19. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low; simmer until broth is nearly evaporated and vegetables are tender .
  20. about 20 more minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon. Dish can be simmered longer or held over low heat if desired. .
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