Instructions

  1. Peel eggplant, cut into 1" cubes and lightly salt to sweat the bitter taste out--about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Cook in saucepan with water until tender--about 18 minutes; drain and cool slightly.
  3. Cook sausage, onion until sausage is browned and onion is soft.Combine eggplant and sausage; add egg and bread crumbs.
  4. Spoon into prepared casserole.
  5. Combine butter and cracker crumbs. Spread over top of casserole.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cracker crumbs are golden brown.
  7. Variations:
  8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded before adding the cracker crumbles.
  9. Mix in 1/2 cup Rotel Tomatoes, well drained.