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mirliton casserole recipe

Mirliton Casserole Recipe

220kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
50 minutes
Total 1 hour 40 minutes
A creamy Southern Mirliton Casserole Recipe made with tender mirliton squash, sautéed vegetables, cheese, and optional shrimp or meat. Easy to make and perfect for family meals.
Servings 6 servings
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Southern / Creole / Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 3 –4 mirlitons boiled, peeled, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt pepper, ½ tsp Creole seasoning
  • Optional: shrimp crab, or ground meat
  • Optional topping: extra breadcrumbs or cheese

Equipment

Method

  1. Boil mirlitons until tender, peel, seed, chop, and drain.
    mirliton casserole recipe
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease casserole dish.
  3. Sauté onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in butter. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole spices.
  4. Mix mirlitons, vegetables, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, and optional protein in a bowl.
    mirliton casserole recipe
  5. Transfer to casserole dish, top with extra breadcrumbs or cheese.
  6. Bake 35–45 minutes until set and lightly browned.
  7. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
    mirliton casserole recipe

Nutrition

Calories220kcal

Notes

  • Drain mirlitons well to avoid sogginess.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before baking.
  • Fresh breadcrumbs make the topping crispier.
  • Let the casserole rest to firm up for easy slicing. mirliton casserole recipe

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