Best Baked Chayote Squash Recipes

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BAKED CHAYOTE SQUASH



Baked Chayote Squash image

Cheesy, custardy stuffed squash with bread crumbs on top. This dish is great as a side with beans, meat, and rice, Central American-style.

Provided by Dom's Kitchen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chayote squash, cut in half
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (such as Kerrygold®)
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place the chayote into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until very tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove the seed and seed membrane from the chayote using a spoon; discard. Scoop out as much of the remaining pulp as possible into a bowl without puncturing the shell. Pat the shell dry with a paper towel and place in a baking dish; set aside. Squeeze the excess water from the reserved pulp. Stir in the butter, egg, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese until well-blended. Fill each of the chayote shells with the pulp/cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on top, followed by the bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese has melted, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 466 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

10 EASY CHAYOTE SQUASH RECIPE COLLECTION



10 Easy Chayote Squash Recipe Collection image

Add some unique flavor to your dinner with these easy chayote squash recipes. Its mild and almost apple-like finish will have you reaching for more.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Chinese Stir-Fried Chayote
Roasted Chayote Squash With Herbs
Chayote Squash With Dried Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Chayote Slaw
Chayote Squash and Pickled Onion Salad
Creamy Chayote Gratin
Chayote Chile Soup
Vietnamese Chayote Squash With Beef

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

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ROASTED CHAYOTES



Roasted Chayotes image

Want to be daring and try something new? Give these a try. This was my first taste of Chayotes and I love them. They have a light fresh taste, a bit sweet and the texture somewhere between a squash and a pear. This includes directions to prepare them in advace.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 lbs chayotes (mirlitons)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced garlic (10 to 12 cloves)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  • Wearing protective gloves, halve chayotes lengthwise and discard seeds. Peel, then cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges. Toss with oil and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Divide between 2 large 4-sided sheet pans.
  • Roast 45 minutes. Divide garlic between pans, then continue to roast, turning occasionally, until chayotes are golden brown on edges, about 10 - 15 minutes more. Season with salt.
  • Cooks' note:
  • Chayotes can be roasted 5 hours ahead and kept, loosely covered with foil, at room temperature. Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven (about 15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3.3

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