Fast Macque Choux (Cajun Corn Dish)

6 servings Prep: 5 m Cook: 10 m Total: 15 m Beginner
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Fast Macque Choux (Cajun Corn Dish)
There are those times when we simply do not have enough time to prepare our tasty Cajun dishes. So every once in a while we can be allowed shortcuts! After all most of us do not have to plant our own corn anymore. Delicious macque choux without the fuss—you can use canned corn with sweet and zesty flavors to speed up the process while keeping that buttery, sweet Cajun goodness.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 can (20 oz) cream corn
  • 1 can (11 oz) Sweet & Zesty Mexican whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 large Vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 individual packet of Splenda or sugar (1 tsp.)
  • 1 tbsp butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until clear, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the creamed corn and the drained sweet and zesty corn. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook for 9 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Splenda or sugar for last minute of cooking and stir well.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Can I use fresh corn instead of canned?

A: Absolutely! Use about 3 cups of fresh corn kernels. You'll need to cook it a bit longer (about 15-20 minutes) to get tender. See our [Classic Macque Choux](/recipes/classic-macque-choux-cajun-smothered-corn/) recipe for the traditional fresh corn method.

Q: Why add sugar at the end?

A: Adding the sweetener during the last minute prevents it from breaking down too much during cooking and helps balance the flavors without making the dish taste overly sweet or artificial.

Tips and Techniques

If you can’t find the Sweet & Zesty Mexican corn, regular whole kernel corn works fine—just add a pinch of cayenne and a splash of lime juice to give it some zip. The Vidalia onion adds natural sweetness, but any sweet onion variety will work.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Sweet & Zesty Mexican whole kernel corn: Regular canned corn plus 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1 tsp lime juice
  • Vidalia onion: Yellow onion or any sweet onion variety
  • Butter: Bacon grease

Equipment Needed

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon for stirring

Historical Context

Macque choux (pronounced ‘mock-shoe’) is a traditional Cajun corn dish with possible Native American origins. This shortcut version arose from modern necessity—when you want that classic Cajun comfort but life’s gotten too busy to cut fresh corn off the cob.