Ingredients
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1 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
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1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
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1/4 cup finely chopped celery
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2 eggs, slightly beaten
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1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
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1/2 lb dried breadcrumbs (I use as did my mother-in-law a herbed stuffing mix)
Instructions
- Soak the eggplant cubes in salt water in refrigerator overnight or a minimum of six hours.
- Drain and place in medium saucepan.
- Cover with water and simmer until tender.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk.
- Saute the onions, green peppers, and celery in melted butter for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Combine the cooked eggplant, bread crumbs and sauteed vegetables.
- Add the eggs, pimiento, and seasonings; mix thoroughly.
- Place the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove cover, top with grated cheese and return to oven last 5 minutes of cooking.
- The preparation time includes the soaking time for the eggplant.