Morrison's Cafeteria Scalloped Eggplant

Step 1: Place eggplant in a large saucepan and cover with water.

Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer about 12 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft.

Step 3: Drain well and set aside in the saucepan.

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 5: Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Step 6: Set aside.

Step 7: In a skillet

Step 8: Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.

Step 9: Saute the onions about 3 minutes or until fragrant and soft but not brown. Add to the eggplant.

Step 10: Stir in 1 cup crushed crackers.

Step 11: Combine the egg and milk and stir into the eggplant mixture.

Step 12: Add salt and pepper.

Step 13: Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 14: Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1/2 cup crushed crumbs.

Step 15: Sprinkle over eggplant mixture in casserole and bake in the center of the oven about 30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.