CAJUN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

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Many years ago I had a wonderful, spicy eggplant dish at a buffet deep in the bayous of Louisiana. It was so different and flavorful that I just had to duplicate that recipe! Here it is and it is my own creation.

Provided by Lori Harbin-Combs

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 med. or 2 small eggplants
2 medium chopped onions
1 stick melted butter
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
8 c fresh french, italian or sour dough bread crumbs
1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 lb sharp cheddar, grated
1 tsp tony chachere's original creole seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Dice unpared eggplant in 11/2 in cubes. Cook eggplant and chopped onion in boiling water to cover for 20 min. or till tender. Drain and mix with all ingredients except grated cheddar and creole seasoning.
  • 2. Place mixture into greased casserole and add grated cheddar and creole seasoning on top.
  • 3. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

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