PLANKED EGGPLANT

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This is part of a series of 'eggplant' recipes taken from a vintage cookbook. Please use any light oil of your choice instead of the fats and butter listed. I usually use Canola oil.

Provided by Nita Clapper @NitaClapper

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 - large eggplant
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) flour
1 cup(s) milk
1 1/2 cup(s) american cheese
1 1/2 cup(s) soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon(s) grated onion
1 tablespoon(s) tomato catchup
2 - eggs, separated
- salt & pepper to taste
- whole onions, cooked and buttered
- broiled tomato halves
- mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Wash eggplant, cut lengthwise into halves and scrape out centers, leaving 1/2 inch shells.
  • Cook pulp in small amount of water until tender, mash and drain.
  • Melt butter, blend in flour, add milk gradually and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add mashed eggplant, cheese, crumbs, onion, catchup and egg yolks.
  • Season. Fold in beaten egg whites and fill shells.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 1 1/4 hours.
  • Place hot shells on large plank, surround with onions and tomato halves. Force hot mashed potatoes through a pastry tube for a border.
  • Heat in 350 degree F. oven 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

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