Eggplant Special

Name: Eggplant Special
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 3/4 lb. ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 tsp. salt; pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp. oil; 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cut eggplant lengthwise; scoop out inside, leaving a 3/4-inch shell.
2

Place shells on slightly oiled shallow pan.
3

Chop eggplant pulp.
4

Cook in butter until clear.
5

Add onion and garlic; cool. Add bread crumbs, ground beef and egg; season with salt and pepper.
6

Mound eggplant shells with mixture; brush lightly with oil.
7

Sprinkle with additional bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
8

Serve with chili sauce or hot catsup.
9

Serves 4.