Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese Recipe

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Ready in: 1-2 hrs
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:
6 small chayotes (christophine), cut in half lengthwise
2 quarts water
1 cup low fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

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Directions:

Wash chayotes and bring to a boil in water. Cover and boil at moderate heat for about 1 hour or until fork-tender.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Drain chayotes, remove cores and fibrous part under cores. Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break shells. Place shells on cookie sheet.

Immediately mash pulp and mix with cheese, salt, and margarine. Stuff shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 120 Calories from Fat 49 Total Fat 5 g Cholesterol 7 mg Sodium 305 mg Carbohydrate 13 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Protein 8 g Exchange 1 vegetable, 1/2 low-fat milk Carbohydrate Units 1

This recipe from CDKitchen for Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese serves/makes 6

Recipe ID: 100104

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