Cajun Christmas Dressing

Directions

1. 1
   Boil mirlitons until fork tender (about 20 minutes).
2. 2
   Saute bacon, chopped seasonings and shrimp until shrimp are pink.
3. 3
   Add wet bread, garlic salt, salt and pepper to taste and Tabasco sauce.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat until dressing browns a little.
5. 5
   Peel mirlitons, remove center seed, and mash.
6. 6
   Add mashed mirliton to skillet.
7. 7
   Add eggs slowly while stirring.
8. 8
   Add 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs.
9. 9
   Put dressing in buttered casserole.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with crumbs, dot with butter and bake at 350 degrees until heated through.