Best Caribbean Crunch Squash Recipes

CREAMED CHRISTOPHENE (CARIBBEAN SQUASH)

Creamed Christophene (Caribbean Squash) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds christophene, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes (can substitute chayote or any summer squash)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup, for topping
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped celery
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Fill a large pot with water and add a little salt. Bring the water to a boil, then add the cubed squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the cooked squash and set aside in a large, well-greased baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture is creamy and thick. Slowly stir in the milk and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the 1/2 cup of grated cheese and stir until melted and well-mixed, about 1 minute. Add the onion, garlic, salt, celery, mustard and sugar to the sauce and mix well. Remove the sauce from heat and pour over the christophene in the baking dish. Stir everything together, then top with the remainig 1 cup grated cheese.
Place the mixture in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

CARIBBEAN CRUNCH SQUASH

Caribbean Crunch Squash image

Add something distinctive to your family's Caribbean night! Serve squash flavored with peach, coconut, ginger and spice - baked into a crunchy side dish!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 buttercup squash (2 to 2 1/2 lb)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds and fibers. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, place squash, cut sides up.
In small bowl, mix butter and preserves. Brush about half of preserves mixture over cut sides of squash pieces. In another small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over squash. Drizzle with remaining preserves mixture.
Bake uncovered 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g