Baked Chayote Squash

Name: Baked Chayote Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 4 chayote squash, cut in half; 1 large egg, beaten; 0.25 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs

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

Recipe by Dom's Kitchen

Updated on October 3, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 chayote squash, cut in half
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Place chayote into a large pot; 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, 1 to 2 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Use a spoon to remove seed and membrane from chayote; discard. Scoop out as much remaining pulp as possible into a large bowl without puncturing the shell. Pat shell dry with a paper towel and place in a baking dish; set aside.
Squeeze out excess water from reserved pulp over the sink. Stir egg, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, and melted butter into squeezed pulp; mix well. Fill chayote shells with pulp-cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese on top, followed by bread crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese has melted, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
26g	Fat
21g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 15g	76%
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 466mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 16mg	82%
Calcium 408mg	31%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 451mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.