Cajun Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Cajun Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 med eggplants; 1 lb bacon; 4 c. minced onion; 2 c. minced celery; 6 x garlic cloves chopped; 2 c. minced green pepper; 1 tsp dry leaf thyme crumbled; 1 tsp dry leaf oregano crumbled; 2 lb pork finely minced; 2 lb beef finely minced; 4 can whole tomatoes - (16 ounce ea) liquid removed, minced; 2 Tbsp. Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce; 2 c. day-old bread crumbs; 3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

12 med eggplants
1 lb bacon
4 c. minced onion
2 c. minced celery
6 x garlic cloves chopped
2 c. minced green pepper
1 tsp dry leaf thyme crumbled
1 tsp dry leaf oregano crumbled
2 lb pork finely minced
2 lb beef finely minced
4 can whole tomatoes - (16 ounce ea) liquid removed, minced
2 Tbsp. Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce
2 c. day-old bread crumbs
3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Split eggplants in half lengthwise.
2
Place on racks over sheet pans filled with water.
3
Bake in 350 degree oven 30 min or possibly till tender but hard.
4
Remove and cold.
5
Scoop out inside being careful to avoid breaking skin of shell.
6
Reserve.
7
In skillet fry bacon till lightly browned; drain, crumble and reserve.
8
In same skillet saute/fry onion, celery and garlic 5 min.
9
Add in green pepper; cook 5 min longer.
10
Stir in pork and beef; cook 5 min, stirring, or possibly till browned.
11
Add in tomatoes, Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce and reserved eggplant pulp.
12
Cook 5 min.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Cold slightly.
15
Stir in bacon, bread crumbs and 1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese.
16
Fill reserved eggplant shells with filling.
17
Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 1/2 c. cheese.
18
Refrigeratecovered till ready to heat and serve.
19
To serve, heat serving in 350 degrees oven 20 min or possibly till heated completely through and cheese on top is golden.
20
This recipe yields 24 servings.

3035

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

126

Carbs

252

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 med eggplants, 1 lb bacon, 4 c. minced onion, 2 c. minced celery, and more.

Yes, Cajun Stuffed Eggplant Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!