Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons) Recipe

Name: Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium chayotes (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1/2 cup chopped onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 cup 2% or whole milk; 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Servings: persons

4 medium chayotes (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup chopped onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup 2% or whole milk
1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1
Bring 2 qt.
2
water to boil in large saucepan.
3
Add chayotes; boil 6 min.
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or until tender.
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Drain chayotes, then cover to keep warm.
6
Heat dressing in medium saucepan.
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Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min.
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Add flour; stir with wire whisk until well blended.
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Cook 2 min., stirring constantly.
10
Add 2% milk, evaporated milk and seasonings; mix well.
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Cook 3 min., stirring constantly.
12
Reduce heat to low.
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Add sour cream; stir until well blended.
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(Do not boil.)
15
Remove from heat.
16
Place chayotes in serving bowl.
17
Add the sour cream sauce; toss to coat.

154

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium chayotes (about 2-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, 1/2 cup chopped onion King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons)

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