SHRIMP STUFFED MIRLITONS (CHAYOTE OR VEGETABLE PEARS)

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Make and share this Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons (Chayote or Vegetable Pears) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large chayotes (mirlitons or vegetable pears)
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 lb fresh cooked shrimp, cleaned
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup buttered bread crumb
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Parboil mirlitons/chayote/vegetable pears until almost tender.
  • Cut in half and scoop out the meat; mash and set aside, reserving shells.
  • Saute onion and garlic in shortening until translucent; add celery and cook until tender.
  • Add mashed mirlitons, shrimp, 1/2 of the cheese, and salt and pepper to the sauteed vegetables.
  • Fill the reserved shells, cover with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake until crumbs have browned, approximately 30 minutes.

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