Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant (1 lb.)
  • 3/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seed (optional)
  • 8 oz. Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. bread crumbs

Method

  • Cube eggplant.
  • Place in a small pan.
  • Cover with boiling water and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain. Add half of the cheese, gently stirring until cheese melts.
  • Mix in bread crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs slightly with milk, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir into eggplant mixture.
  • Spoon into buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and sesame seed.
  • Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown.