Potluck Surprise

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cook the macaroni as directed on the package and drain.
3. 3
   While the macaroni is cooking, cook and stir the meat and onion in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown.
4. 4
   Drain off the excess fat.
5. 5
   Stir in the salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, macaroni, eggplant, sour cream, pimento and 1 cup of the cheese.
6. 6
   Turn into an ungreased 3-quart casserole.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8. 8
   Bake uncovered until the eggplant is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve hot.