MIRLITON RITZ CASSEROLE

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I enjoy cooking Cajun food, and this is more creole than Cajun. My daddy used to say that the only difference between a Cajun and a creole, was their roux. Cajun roux is more of a darker brown base, and Creole, is more of a tomato base added to a lighter roux. (please note that recipe and picture are not my own, I do not...

Provided by Jennifer Ellis

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs of celery chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 box 8oz ritz crackers (keep 1 c. for the topping set aside)
1/2 tsp each.... parsley, salt
black or red pepper to taste butter for topping, paprika for garnish
4-5 chayote (or mirliton), squash

Steps:

  • 1. Peel/dice Mirlitons, brown ground beef, saute onions, bellpepper, and clery with the beef, add garlic , mirlitons, and 1/4 C. water, simmer until Mirletons are tender, add soup, and crushed crackers, and parsley/salt mixture, and ad favorite seasonings (if not listed here). Place in a casserole dish, top with crushed crashers, dot with butter, and paprika, and bake 30 min in a 350 degree oven.

Md Am Amin
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This casserole looks delicious!


Pritom Deb Nath
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Rachan Magar
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal.


faiz choudary
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I added some extra cheese to the casserole, and it was even better!


mdm morsalin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mirlitons.


Jaguar Paw
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still edible, but not very flavorful.


Subba Reddy
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste, but it was still good.


Bishal Muri Magar
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The mirlitons added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Shaista Hunsraj
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Jaitun Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of mirlitons, but I thought this casserole was delicious! The flavors all blended together perfectly.


Benita Chijoke
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This casserole was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the mirlitons, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crispy topping.