Ingredients
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1 large eggplant, peeled and diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 teaspoon salt, dissolved in
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4 cups water
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1 1/2 cups italian seasoned croutons (small ones work best)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1/2 cup evaporated milk
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1 tablespoon flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Spray a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the 4 cups salted water.
- Add eggplant (and onion, if using it) and continue to boil for 3 minutes; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggplant, croutons, and half of the cheese.
- Spoon into baking dish.
- In another mixing bowl, combine milk, flour, salt, pepper, and oregano; pour over eggplant mixture in baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and drizzle with melted butter.
- Cover and bake at 325F for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for additional 5-7 minutes to melt and brown cheese.