ROSALYNN CARTER'S EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

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Our former First Lady's recipe was posted in a magazine years ago and it has been a family favorite of ours too. Eggplant lends itself to casseroles as it becomes soft and take up flavors easily.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 8 circles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons salad oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme
salt
pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup white breadcrumb
1 cup cheese, grated (Swiss, Gruyere or mozzarella)

Steps:

  • As the eggplant slices (cut about 1 inch thick) change in circumference, trim so they are all approximately the same size. Place in oiled shallow Pyrex dish.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Broil 5 minutes or longer to make fork-tender.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a skillet; add onion and cook until yellow.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes and trimmings of eggplant; cook until thick.
  • Stir in seasonings, parsley and bread crumbs.
  • Spread evenly on top of the broiled eggplant.
  • Cover with grated cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

clarissa miranda
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this casserole. It's so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't resist.


Olamide Salau
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Aracelis Maldonado
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This casserole is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a pan and bake it.


WAISWA ISAAC
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Md Juneid
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


william russell
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I've made this casserole with different types of vegetables and it's always delicious. My favorite is a combination of eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers.


atiqur rahman
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Dickson Omwenga
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Alayhan Arish
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it always impresses my guests.


Kareem Bassam
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this casserole. It's so flavorful and cheesy.


ABYGAIL ORTIZ
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids love it!


Trent Kahn
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I've made this casserole with different types of cheese and it's always delicious. My favorite is a combination of mozzarella and cheddar.


Ricardo Kerr
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course.


Jesica Mckenzie
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate it without complaining.


Lamora
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.


Fatima Asadi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shiva Paudel
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This is the best eggplant casserole I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.


rayhan ahmed33
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.


Creighton Williams
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This eggplant casserole is a delicious and easy dish to make. It's great for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


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