Stuffed Mirlitons Recipe

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Stuffed Mirlitons
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Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
  2. Bring mirlitons and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds, and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells; chop pulp, and set shells aside.
  3. Sauté onions and garlic in hot bacon drippings 5 minutes. Add shrimp and ham; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in mirliton pulp, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and Creole seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stuff mixture evenly into mirliton shells.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and cheese. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  5. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 247 Kcal (1034 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.25g 19%
Cholesterol 40.91mg 14%
Sodium 988.95mg 41%
Potassium 119.37mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.25g 8%
Sugars 1.04g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 11.22g 22%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 63.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.1 Kcal (838 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.92g 19%
Cholesterol 33.14mg 14%
Sodium 801.15mg 41%
Potassium 96.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 18.83g 8%
Sugars 0.85g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 4%
Protein 9.09g 22%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 51.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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