wyatt's cafeteria eggplant

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189 Pinches
Carthage, TX
Updated on Mar 20, 2012

This was my mother-in-law's favorite dish at Wyatt's. We had to travel out of town to the S&H Green Stamp Redemption Center and we would always have lunch at Wyatt's. She got this every time along with the Fish Almondine. I am posting this recipe in her memory.

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Ingredients

  • one 1 pound eggplant
  • 5-6 slices dry bread, crumbled
  • 1 can evaporated milk, small
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 stick margarine
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • - dash msg
  • - grated cheese
  • THE SECRET TO THIS RECIPE, THE WYATT EXPERT'S SAY, IS SOAKING THE EGGPLANT IN THE SALTED WATER. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!

How To Make wyatt's cafeteria eggplant

  • Step 1
    Peel the eggplant and soak it in the salted water in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  • Step 2
    Soak the breadcrumbs in the evaporated and whole milk.
  • Step 3
    Saute the onion, pepper and celery in margarine until tender.
  • Step 4
    Boil the soaked eggplant until tender. Drain well.
  • Step 5
    Mix the breadcrumbs, eggplant and sauteed vegetables together.
  • Step 6
    Add the beaten eggs, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Step 7
    Place in greased casserole dish. Top with grated cheese and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #Eggplant
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