Grilled-Corn Maque Choux
- 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
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Brush corn with sesame oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill until slightly charred, turning occasionally with tongs, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to work surface and cool.
- Cut corn kernels off cobs and place in medium bowl.
- Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet.
- Add onion and garlic to drippings in skillet.
- Saute until onion is almost tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, tomato, corn, and bacon.
- Stir 2 minutes.
- Add cream; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cream thickens enough to coat vegetables, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste.
- (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Rewarm before continuing).
- Mix in green onions and serve.
corn, sesame oil, bacon, onions, garlic, red bell pepper, tomatoes, whipping cream, green onions
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-corn-maque-choux-502513 (may not work)