There are as many spellings as there are islands and languages.
A very versatile squash, easy to find in a Spanish market.

Categories: Caribbean, Side Dish, Simple, Vegetable



Ingredients

• CHAYOTE AU GRATIN (CRISTOFENE, CHRISTOPHENE)
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• Serves 4
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• 3 large chayote, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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• 2 tablespoons butter for buttering ramekins
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• 1/4 cup heavy cream
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• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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• Salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Preheat oven to 400°.
Boil chayote slices in salted boiling water until just tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain. (Cold water makes easier to handle slices and place in ramekins)
Butter 4 ramekins.
Divide chayote slices between ramekins, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour heavy cream in each.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until bubbly and top is browned.