Anyway, my old recipe was made with Italian bread crumbs and lots of them. I searched for a gluten-free version for days, but none of them appealed to me, so I decided to do what any good blogger would do and just create my own. Honestly, I am happier with this version than with my old one, seriously, this is even better! I brought it to the office potluck, and it was a huge hit, with everyone asking for the recipe. So, if you're looking for something different for your Thanksgiving table this year, try my mirliton casserole, for a little taste of Louisiana!
Mirliton Casserole
6 mirlitons
1 lb ground sirloin
2 small onions, diced
6 ribs celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons salt-free creole seasoning
2 tablespoons minced parsley
4 oz cream cheese, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt & hot sauce to taste
Boil the mirlitons, whole, until fork tender, about 45 minutes to one hour.
Let cool, then peel skins, cut in half, and remove pit.
Dice pulp and drain in a colander until ready to use.
Heat the two teaspoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, add ground sirloin and cook over medium-high heat until carmelized; remove from pan and set aside.
Return saucepan to heat and add stick of butter.
Once the butter has melted, add onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic, cook until onions are tender and translucent.
Return ground sirloin and drained mirliton to saucepan, stir in creole seasoning and minced parsley.
Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Taste and add salt, along with hot sauce to taste.
Butter an 11x7 baking dish, and spoon in mixture.
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese over top.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Enjoy!
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This sounds delicious! Can't wait to try to get my hands on some mirlitons.
ReplyDeleteThis is more like a BIG taste of Louisiana Louanne! Looks so positively delicious! I've only had mirliton once before and I purreed it into squash soup. It was so, so good.
ReplyDeleteThank you - hope you like it!
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Thanks, Reeni! I know how much you love New Orleans-style food, so I think you'd love this, too.
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Hi Louanne,
ReplyDeleteThis casserole looks so good, I would really like to try it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Miz Helen
Hi Miz Helen, thank you so much!
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Well, I have to be honest. I first had to Google Mirliton because I had no idea what it was. Was it a nut, a fruit, a vegetable? And, why is she cooking with it? LOL! I love learning new things from fellow foodie bloggers! Thanks for the education and what looks to be a great recipe! Also, thanks for linking up to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! Thank you for hosting a terrific blog hop!
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I am still drooling over this Casserole, it looks delicious. My very best wishes to you and your family for a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving, too!
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Delicious Casserole, good for the thanksgiving table. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Swathi!
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