How to Make Stuffed Mirlitons (Chayote Squash) Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed Mirlitons, also known as Chayote Squash, are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of recipes. One of the most popular ways to prepare this unique ingredient is in a casserole, where it is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of meat, vegetables, and seasonings. This dish is not only tasty and satisfying, but also a great way to introduce this underappreciated vegetable to your friends and family.

Mirlitons have a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a firm...

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Ingredients

  • 10 mirlitons (chayote)
  • 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place mirlitons into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Slice the tops off the mirlitons and scoop the flesh out, discarding the seed. Reserve the mirliton shells.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mirliton flesh with shrimp, onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until vegetables are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in crabmeat, bread crumbs, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange mirliton shells on a large baking sheet. Spoon shrimp and crab mixture into each shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 619mg