Directions:
- Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and cheese. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| 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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