Maque Choux with Sausage

By sandy_h

From Southern Living July 2020

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz andouille sausage, diced
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 6 ears)
• 7 oz fresh okra, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepepr

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add andouille sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add corn, okra, bell pepper, onion, thyme, salt, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cream and cayenne; bring mixture to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in black pepper. Divide among 4 bowls.