Mirliton Casserole Recipe

5 from 1 vote

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Southern / Creole / Comfort Food

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Pot for boiling
Skillet
Mixing bowl
Casserole dish
Knife and cutting board
Spoon or spatula

Method

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

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.