Gratin Of Chayote Mirliton Or Vegetable Pears And Acorn Squash Recipes

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MIRLITON (CHAYOTE) CASSEROLE



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In the south, or at least in Louisiana, we call Chayotes or Vegetable Pears, Mirlitons (MEL-a-tawn or MERL-a-tawn), depending on what New Orleans neighborhood you're from. It's a part of the squash family but it has a mild sweet flavor and can be used so many different ways. Here's my version of Traditional Mirliton Casserole.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Seafood

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 lb about 8 medium mirlitons
1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk pork sausage or ground pork
****or****
2 lb shrimp, crab, crawfish, scallops, any seafood you like (cooked or raw)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp creole seasoning (tony cacherie's or emeril's)
2 large onions, chopped
1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped fine
3 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced (about 1/4 c)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 c garlic, minced (not a typo)
1 tsp salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped or 1/8 c dried
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1+ c seasoned bread crumbs, lightly toasted
3/4 lb grated mozzarella or parmesan (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the mirlitons and cook until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside to cool completely.
  • 2. Sprinkle ground beef, pork or sausage with 1 tablespoon creole seasoning and brown in heavy skillet. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. When the mirlitons are cool, cut them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, peel, and coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • 4. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, green onions and jalapeno. Add remaining creole seasoning and the thyme. Cook slowly, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 30 minutes.
  • 5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the mirlitons and cook, mashing them with a potato masher, until very tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes.
  • 6. At this point, if you want a smoother textured casserole use an immersion blender or put mixture into a food processor or blender in small batches until everything is pureed. If you like a chunkier casserole then skip this step.
  • 7. Add the meats or seafood, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Remove from the heat.
  • 8. Add the eggs and toasted bread crumbs and mix well. You want the mixture to be tight, not too wet. Spoon the mixture into a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional), or with about 1-2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
  • 9. Bake at 350 until the topping is lightly browned and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Serve warm.
  • 10. *NOTES: In a skillet, toast the breadcrumbs in a little olive oil over medium heat until it turns 2 shades darker. This will keep the casserole from being gummy.
  • 11. If you make extra toasted breadcrumbs you can freeze them in a ziplock bag until you're ready to use them again.

GRATIN OF CHAYOTE (MIRLITON OR VEGETABLE PEARS) AND ACORN SQUASH



Gratin of Chayote (Mirliton or Vegetable Pears) and Acorn Squash image

Make and share this Gratin of Chayote (Mirliton or Vegetable Pears) and Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chayote (mirliton or vegetable pear)
1 large acorn squash
5 ounces heavy whipping cream
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 tablespoon dried red chili, finely crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 eggs
1/4 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
4 green onion tops, minced
1/8 red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9 x 12 baking pan.
  • Boil whole squashes for 20 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Peel, halve, seed, and coarsely chop cooked squash.
  • One at a time, whisk cream, garlic, chiles, cayenne, nutmeg, and garlic salt into eggs.
  • Layer baking dish with half the acorn squash, top with chayote squash, then add remaining acorn squash.
  • Scatter jalapeño, onions, and bell peppers evenly on each layer.
  • Pour seasoned egg mixture over squash and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until custard sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.5

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