Eggplant Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant
2 c. celery, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1 egg, well beaten
1 stick melted butter
1 minced garlic clove
2 slices bread, finely chopped
salt to taste
dash of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 c. grated sharp cheese

Preparation

Boil eggplant in water until tender.
Allow to cool and then peel.
Remove seed and chop.
Saute onion and celery in the butter until tender.
Combine eggplant, celery and onion in bowl and add well beaten egg and finely chopped bread and cheese.
Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Place in a well buttered casserole and cover with cracker crumbs and dots of butter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 25 minutes until crumbs are brown and serve.