Baked Chayote Squash

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

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step: 3

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.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese has melted, 35 to 45 minutes.

Per Serving: 377 calories; protein 16.7g; carbohydrates 21.3g; fat 25.8g; cholesterol 120.4mg; sodium 466mg.

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