Ingredients

  • 1 chayote (mirliton or vegetable pear)
  • 1 large acorn squash
  • 5 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried red chili, finely crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 4 green onion tops, minced
  • 1/8 red bell pepper, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9 x 12 baking pan.
  • Boil whole squashes for 20 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Peel, halve, seed, and coarsely chop cooked squash.
  • One at a time, whisk cream, garlic, chiles, cayenne, nutmeg, and garlic salt into eggs.
  • Layer baking dish with half the acorn squash, top with chayote squash, then add remaining acorn squash.
  • Scatter jalapeno, onions, and bell peppers evenly on each layer.
  • Pour seasoned egg mixture over squash and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until custard sets.