Combine Mirliton, Bisquick (what can I say, it's a traditional recipe) and sugar. Stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs until well blended. Mix in nuts.

Pour into a greased 8-inch glass pie pan.

Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes (it really depends on how cold the ingredients are). It's done when a sharp knife comes out from the center clean, like a pumpkin pie. Watch closely near end of cooking--it can burn.

Can be served warm but it takes on a different flavor once it cools to room temperature. Slice in pan just like a pie and goes well with whipped cream. Some cooks add a cup of coconut, but I just use the nuts.

My kids prefer Mirliton pie to birthday cake.

Submitted by: Lance Hill