Maque Choux

1. Saute bacon over medium heat until crisp. discard all but 2 TBSP. fat. Add red bell pepper and onion to pan. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Add sherry and deglaze by stirring and scraping all the brown bits stuck to the bottom of pan. Continue cooking until sherry is nearly evaporated.

3. Add corn, cream and Tabasco. Bring to a simmer and cook until cream is thick enough to leave a trail when spoon is pulled through it.

4. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in scallions.

* quote from the movie “What about Bob?”