baked eggplant

(1 RATING)
36 Pinches
grapeland, TX
Updated on Aug 4, 2011

My family use to really like this, but I have not made it in quite a long time. The flavors put me in mind of a bread dressing.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 - large globe eggplant, peeled and diced
  • 1 - medium onion, chopped
  • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 2 1/2-3 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 - egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese (your choice-i use cheddar/jack)
  • - a little extra cheese for the top

How To Make baked eggplant

  • Step 1
    Cook eggplant in a small amount of un-salted water until tender; drain and mash. Saute onion and green pepper in 3 Tbsp. butter or oil until light brown. Slightly moisten the bread crumbs with water; add to the onion /pepper mixture- along with all the dry seasonings.Simmer for a few minutes. Add eggplant, egg, and cheese. Mix well; pour into a buttered casserole dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 45 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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