Eggplant Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 block butter (about 4 tablespoons)
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 large or 2 small eggplants (I use the green or white ones) peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 pods garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, divided
• 1 can cream of mushroom-chicken soup
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1-2 teaspoons of seasoned salt
• 3-4 dashes hot pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Directions

Melt butter in large saucepan. Smother onion, pepper, celery, garlic and eggplant until done. Add ground beef and pork and cook until brown. Drain off any extra grease. Add soup, 1 cup bread crumbs, cheeses and seasonings. Toss gently and pour into greased baking dish. Top with remaining bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serves 8 to 10.