EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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When I first made this, my husband and kids ate it right up. They had no idea it was eggplant. It's a nice change-of-pace side dish.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large eggplant, peeled and diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, dissolved in
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups italian seasoned croutons (small ones work best)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • 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.

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