Eggplant-Cheese Casserole

Name: Eggplant-Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/8 c green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 c soft bread crumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed small; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 c tomato puree; 1/2 tsp sugar

By Beverley Williams
@Beverley1991

This is a tasty casserole my whole family enjoys. It takes a little more prep but is well worth it.

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Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1/8 c

green bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 c

cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c

soft bread crumbs
1 small

onion, finely chopped
1 medium

eggplant, peeled and cubed small
1/2 lb

ground beef
1/8 tsp

pepper
1 1/2 tsp

salt
1 c

tomato puree
1/2 tsp

sugar

How to Make Eggplant-Cheese Casserole

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drop the peeled, cubed eggplant into a saucepan and cover with salted, boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes.
In skillet, cook the onion, bell pepper and beef until the beef is done. Frain off the grease and rinse.
Add the tomato puree and heat. Drain the eggplant and add it to the tomato mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover, increase heat to 400 degrees and bake 15 more minutes or until golden brown.