eggplant casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Deanna Rodgers
Brighton, TN

This is very good and makes a good main dish, served with a garden salad and hot rolls.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For eggplant casserole

  • 1 lb
    ground beef,lean
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    celery, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 md
    eggplants, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 c
    brown or white rice,raw ( 1-1/2 cups cooked)
  • 2 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make eggplant casserole

  • 1
    Soak eggplant, peeled and cubed in salt water (2 tsp. salt and water to cover)while preparing other vegetables. Grease a 13x9 baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Cook 1/2 cup raw rice as directed on package. Need 1-1/2 cups cooked rice for recipe.
  • 3
    Brown ground beef, drain. Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until vegetables are just tender.
  • 4
    Drain eggplant and add to ground beef mixture, simmer about 1 hour or until eggplant is tender. Add the 1-1/2 cups cooked rice. Stir gently just to mix. Pour into a 13x9 greased or sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle with the 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes.

Categories & Tags for Eggplant Casserole:

ADVERTISEMENT