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Makes:
8 servings
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Ready In:
1 hour, 10 minutes
The popular classic mirliton or vegetable pear as it is called was used most often to make seasoned pickles. This transition dish makes you appreciate mirlitons even more.
Ingredients
4 large mirlitons
1/2 cup diced onions
1/4 cup celery
3 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 cup cooked chopped shrimp or 1pound cooked bulk sausage drained
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
Directions
Cut the mirlitons in half lengthwise. Remove any seeds. Boil until tender. Scoop out the meat, reserving the shell for stuffing. Mash the meat of the pear.
Saute the onion and celery in oil until tender in a medium skillet.
Add the mashed mirlitons, cooked shrimp (or sausage), 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Fill Shells.
Cover with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned. Note this dish freezes well. Also, it can be served as a side or main dish.
