Grilled-Corn Maque Choux

Name: Grilled-Corn Maque Choux
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, husked, silk removed; 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil; 12 lb bacon, chopped (8 slices); 1 12 cups chopped onions; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 cups chopped green onions

9 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husked, silk removed
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
12 lb bacon, chopped (8 slices)
1 12 cups chopped onions
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups chopped green onions

Directions

1

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
2

Brush corn with sesame oil.
3

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4

Grill until slightly charred, turning occasionally with tongs, about 15 minutes.
5

Transfer to work surface and cool.
6

Cut corn kernels off cobs and place in medium bowl.
7

Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown.
8

Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
9

Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet.
10

Add onion and garlic to drippings in skillet.
11

Saute until onion is almost tender, about 3 minutes.
12

Add bell pepper, tomato, corn, and bacon.
13

Stir 2 minutes.
14

Add cream; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cream thickens enough to coat vegetables, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
15

Season to taste.
16

(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
17

Rewarm before continuing).
18

Mix in green onions and serve.