Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham
Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham blends sweet, tender chayote with briny shrimp, smoky ham, and aromatic herbs, all bound with seasoned breadcrumbs. Baked until the top turns crisp and golden, it’s rich yet balanced, with a comforting, savory depth. Serve it for holidays or cozy family dinners when you want a warm, crowd-pleasing side or main.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the mirliton and boil until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, let cool, peel, cut in half, remove the seeds, and cut into cubes.
- 2
When the mirliton is almost done, bring another pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp and reserve the water.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stir in the mirliton, shrimp, and ham. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon shrimp cooking water together in a small dish, then stir into the baking dish. Stir in 1 cup bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper until combined. If it seems a bit dry, add a little more shrimp cooking water. You can bake, refrigerate, or freeze at this point. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Calories 174.62 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 19.92 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 16.88 g 6%
- Total Fat 2.9 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.2 mg High 43%
- Sodium 482.07 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 52.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 194.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 12.13 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Cooked Clam Meat, Dried Thyme, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 174.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Cooked Clam Meat, Dried Thyme, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 174.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham healthy?
- Louisiana Mirliton (Chayote) Casserole with Shrimp and Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 174.62 calories and 19.92 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 482.07 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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