Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

• 1 c. asparagus soup
• 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 small pkg. lemon jello
• 8 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 c. peeled eggplant cubes
• 1 c. cracker crumbs
• 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1/4 c. minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lightly beaten egg
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• dash of Tabasco sauce
• flour for dredging
• butter or margarine