Scalloped Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, pared
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
8 white bread slices, crusts trimmed
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 egg, well beaten
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
Combine with 1 teaspoon salt water; bring to a boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes; drain.
Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; toss with butter.
Combine with eggplant, egg, half of cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Cover; bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Remove cover; top with remaining cheese.
Continue baking for 10 minutes.