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Garden Casserole

By: Phyllis Hickey  
"This delicious cheesy casserole is made with the bounty from my garden. The dish includes a sunny medley of summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. It's so nice to cook with those abundant crops. -Phyllis Hickey, Bedford, New Hampshire"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds eggplant, peeled
  • 5 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. thick slices; sprinkle both sides with 3 teaspoons salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels.
  2. Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. cubes; saute in oil until lightly browned. Add onions, garlic and zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, pepper and remaining salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Romano cheese. Pour into greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Lsaz 
Snaps for Phyllis! This turned out wonderful. I'm always looking for a way to cook eggplant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by MindieV 
Delicious! My husband is a definite meat-eater but can't get enough of this casserole. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Sue 
This was a great way to have eggplant without it being breaded and fried. I did cut the oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller 
Excellent, agreat way to get the kids eat their veggies. I will make this again and often. MORE

 
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