Rome Family Cookbook
By Mary Rome Funk

 


Baked Eggplant Soufflé

1 pound Eggplant peeled2 slightly beaten eggs
1 pound dry bread crusts removed1 T. chopped pimento
1 5 ounce can evaporated milk1 t. salt
1 C. milk½ t pepper
¼ C. butter 1 clove garlic crushed
½ or ¼ C. onion chopped¼ t. sage
¼ C. green pepper chopped6 ounce grated cheddar cheese
¼ C. celery chopped 

Instructions

Soak cubed eggplant in lightly salted water overnight in refrigerator. Drain and place in pan of fresh water. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Soak bread cubes in combined milk and evaporated milk.
Sauté onions, peppers and celery in butter, about 5 minutes until tender.
Combine cooked eggplant, bread crumbs and sautéed veggies. Add beaten eggs, pimento, salt, pepper, garlic, & sage. Blend thoroughly.
Place mixture in 8 inch greased square pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
Top with grated cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
Makes 8-10 servings.
Cut in half for smaller dish.


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