Stuffed Mirlitons

Directions

1. 1
   Peel mirlitons and boil until tender.
2. 2
   Save some of the water. Put vegetables in pot and cook to clear in oil.
3. 3
   Add ham and saute.
4. 4
   Put cooked mirlitons in pot and cook for about 1 hour slowly.
5. 5
   Put shrimp in pot and cook until shrimp turn pink.
6. 6
   Add some of the mirliton water to pot and then cook for 1/2 hour.
7. 7
   Add enough bread crumbs to make stuffing stiff.
8. 8
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9
   Add 1/2 stick butter and stir well.
10. 10
    Place in casserole dish.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with butter.
12. 12
    Cook in oven at 250° to 300° until hot.