Louisiana Eggplant Casserole Recipe

Name: Louisiana Eggplant Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, peeled and diced; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 lb ground beef; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup grated cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 eggplant, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 cup tomato puree
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Butter a casserole dish and preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cover eggplant with boiling salted water; let stand for five minutes; drain well.
3
Brown onion, bell pepper and meat in bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about five minutes.
4
Add tomato puree and heat thoroughly.
5
Add drained eggplant and remaining ingredients.
6
Place in prepared casserole, cover and bake for 1/2 hour; remove cover, increase temperature to 400F and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 eggplant, peeled and diced, 1 onion, chopped fine, 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1/2 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Eggplant Casserole 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.

Louisiana Eggplant Casserole

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