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Eggplant Casserole Recipe
This yummy eggplant casserole can be made with or without meat.
Without Meat
Ingredients
* 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced* 3 tablespoons bacon grease or butter, divided
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 cup diced tomatoes
* 2 teaspoons salt
* black pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoon powdered garlic
* 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
* 1 cup bread crumbs, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1. Boil eggplant in water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes; drain and mash.2. Put 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or butter into a large skillet; add chopped onion and cook until tender
3. Add tomatoes, salt, garlic and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine tomato mixture with eggplant, cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Add baking powder and mix well.
5. Spoon mixture into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of bacon grease or butter and remaining bread crumbs.
6. Bake in pre-heated 325 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 8.
With Meat
Prior to step 2 above, brown 1/2 lb. ground beef in separate skillet. Pour off grease. Add cooked meat in step 3 above.Custom Search