LOUISIANA EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

Louisiana Eggplant Casserole image

Provided by Molly53

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 eggplant, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 cup tomato puree
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

Butter a casserole dish and preheat oven to 350°F.
Cover eggplant with boiling salted water; let stand for five minutes; drain well.
Brown onion, bell pepper and meat in bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about five minutes.
Add tomato puree and heat thoroughly.
Add drained eggplant and remaining ingredients.
Place in prepared casserole, cover and bake for 1/2 hour; remove cover, increase temperature to 400F and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 868.6, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 12.7