Italian stuffed eggplant

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSpaghetti sauce
2Eggplants
1poundsChopped chuck meat
¾cupBread crumbs
¼cupMilk
1Egg
Salt; pepper and garlic powder to taste
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
3Eggs
Salt
Flour

Directions

Mix the chuck meat, bread crumbs, milk, 1 egg, parsley and salt, pepper and garlic to taste together in bowl. Set aside. Slice eggplant in ¼ inch slices. Place a small mound of meat mixture in the middle of each slice and top with another slice of eggplant -- sandwich style. Flour eggplant; dip in a mixture of beaten eggs and salt and fry in a small amount of olive oil, turning as soon as one side browns. When fried the slices will stick together. Layer in large casserole; spread spaghetti sauce and grated cheese over top. Continue layering until all is used. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. May be served as a main dish or as a vegetable. Serves 12 to 15.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .