Cajun Christmas Dressing
Description:
This Cajun Christmas Dressing is an absolute delight, a dish that holds a special place in my heart and on my table during the holiday season. Though it requires a bit of time to prepare and cook, the end result is nothing short of spectacular. In fact, I loved it so much that I even distributed small portions of it as part of my Christmas gifts two years ago, spreading the joy of this delectable dish to friends and family. For the freshest shrimp, I recommend sourcing them from www.BigEasySealovewithrecipes.com.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 209.9
- Fat Content: 8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 225.4mg
- Sodium Content: 331.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 21.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Mirlitons |
| 3 | Bacon slices |
| 1 | Shallot |
| 1/2 | pound Shrimp |
| 1 | dash Tabasco sauce |
| 1 | Egg |
| Wet bread | |
| Garlic salt | |
| Salt | |
| Pepper | |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 cup | Seasoned bread crumbs |
Instructions:
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Boil Mirlitons: Begin by boiling the mirlitons until they’re fork-tender, which should take approximately 20 minutes.
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Prepare Bacon and Shrimp: While the mirlitons are boiling, sauté the bacon, chopped shallot, and shrimp until the shrimp turn a delightful shade of pink.
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Seasoning: Add the wet bread, garlic salt, salt, pepper to taste, and a dash of Tabasco sauce to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the dressing begins to brown slightly.
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Prepare Mirlitons: Peel the boiled mirlitons, remove the center seed, and proceed to mash them.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the mashed mirlitons to the skillet mixture. Then, slowly add in the eggs while stirring continuously.
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Incorporate Bread Crumbs: Integrate 1/2 cup of seasoned bread crumbs into the mixture, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
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Prepare Casserole: Transfer the dressing into a buttered casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Sprinkle additional bread crumbs on top of the dressing, and dot with butter for that extra touch of richness. Bake the dressing at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it’s heated through and emanating irresistible aromas.
This Cajun Christmas Dressing is a celebration of flavors, blending the richness of bacon and shrimp with the subtle heat of Tabasco sauce, all enveloped in the comforting embrace of mashed mirlitons. Serve it alongside your holiday feast or as a standalone dish, and watch as it becomes an instant favorite among your loved ones. Enjoy the warmth and joy it brings to your table this holiday season! 🎄🍽️
