Mirliton recipes

These mirliton recipes are made with a versatile vegetable, also known as chayote squash, that is enjoyed in cuisines all around the world!

Filled to the brim with seafood, meat, and vegetables, @flychefaldenb takes these New Orleans Stuffed Mirlitons to the next level. Perfect as an appetizer, these will be a hit at your next dinner party.

This mirliton dressing is a classic Cajun recipe that features chayote squash, shrimp, cubed ham, bread crumbs, herbs, and spices! It is delicious, flavorful, and a wonderful side dish for any holiday feast. Go ahead and plan on making this recipe for your next family get-together, you won't be disappointed!

This creamy mirliton and shrimp soup is a holiday classic.

These Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons is overflowing with shrimp and other mouth-watering ingredients.

What in the world is a mirliton? First, how do your pronunce it? Merl-it-ton? Say it with me, Mel-a-tawn. See, it isn't that hard. I think the rest of the world outside of New Orleans calls them Chayote Squash. They are vines and grow on arbors or fences all over Southeast Louisiana and are a staple in the winter, especially for the holidays. I can by them in Knoxville for $1.69 each or smuggle them in from New Orleans for 59 cents per pound. This is a fantastic tasting dish that sends my…

A New Orleans creole dish that is a staple in the south, full of Cajun flavors and unique ingredients, and one dish that stands out is the delicious Cajun recipe of Shrimp and Mirliton Dressing. Mirlitons, also known as chayote squash, lend their subtle and crisp texture to this recipe, while the succulent shrimp and a blend of aromatic seasonings elevate it to a true Southern delicacy. This Cajun style dressing is the perfect addition to your holiday table of side dishes.

Mirliton Shrimp Dressing combines the mild flavors of mirliton with Gulf Shrimp and Creole seasonings with bread stuffing.