Wyatt's was a popular, Texas based chain of cafeterias which are all closed now. This casserole was one of their popular items. I'm not much of an eggplant fan, but I loved this. Supposedly when they closed, they gave out the recipe, and it was printed in a lot of newspapers. It's all over the internet now.
Wyatt's Baked Eggplant
(serves 6)
1 lb. eggplant, peeled
1/2 lb. dry bread cubes
1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 T pimiento, chopped
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sage
1 1/2 cups (4 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
Cut peeled eggplant into 1-inch cubes and soak in salt water in refrigerator overnight (minimum 6 hours). Drain eggplant and place in pan. Cover with water and simmer until tender. Soak bread cubes in milk. Saute onions, bell pepper, and celery in butter until tender.
Combine cooked eggplant, bread cubes, and vegetables. Add eggs, pimiento, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Place in greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with grated cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
Wyatt's Baked Eggplant
(serves 6)
1 lb. eggplant, peeled
1/2 lb. dry bread cubes
1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 T pimiento, chopped
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sage
1 1/2 cups (4 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
Cut peeled eggplant into 1-inch cubes and soak in salt water in refrigerator overnight (minimum 6 hours). Drain eggplant and place in pan. Cover with water and simmer until tender. Soak bread cubes in milk. Saute onions, bell pepper, and celery in butter until tender.
Combine cooked eggplant, bread cubes, and vegetables. Add eggs, pimiento, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Place in greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with grated cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.