Cajun Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Cajun Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium eggplant, split in half lengthwise; 3 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs; 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

3 medium eggplant, split in half lengthwise
3 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1
Place eggplant halves in large pot of boiling water, salted. Boil 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
2
Remove from water and drain, cut side down, on wire racks.
3
Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break skin.
4
Reserve shells.
5
Cut scooped out portion into 1/2-inch cubes, set aside.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
7
In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
8
Remove to paper towel to cool, then crumble and reserve.
9
In same skillet, cook onion, green pepper, celery and garlic 5 minutes or until tender.
10
Add pork and beef; cook 5 minutes longer or until browned.
11
Drain off fat.
12
Stir in eggplant cubes, bacon, chopped tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, thyme, oregano and salt; simmer 5 minutes.
13
Remove from heat, stir in bread crumbs and 1/2 cup cheese.
14
Spoon mixture in shells.
15
Top with rest of cheese.
16
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until eggplant is heated through and cheese is lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium eggplant, split in half lengthwise, 3 slices bacon, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Stuffed Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Stuffed Eggplant

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