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President (Lady Bird ) Johnson Eggplant Creole

Here's how you make President (Lady Bird ) Johnson Eggplant Creole
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 90m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 eggplants (small)
  • 4 ounces bacon, minced (4 slices)
  • 1/2 cup onions, minced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, minced
  • 32 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained (4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, fresh
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Step 2: Wash and dry eggplants and cut each in half lengthwise.

  • Step 3: Scoop out pulp and chop.

  • Step 4: Leave eggplant shells about 1/4" thick.

  • Step 5: Heat bacon in skillet until it renders some fat.

  • Step 6: Add onions, celery and green peppers and sauté until bacon is cooked.

  • Step 7: Add eggplant, and drained tomatoes.

  • Step 8: Simmer until tender.

  • Step 9: Beat with a fork until well blended.

  • Step 10: Add half (3/4 cup) of the breadcrumbs and dry mustard.

  • Step 11: Beat again until well blended.

  • Step 12: Add salt and pepper to taste, fold in mushrooms. Fill eggplant shells.

  • Step 13: Sprinkle evenly with cheese and remaining breadcrumbs.

  • Step 14: Place is baking pan with water just to cover the bottom.

  • Step 15: Bake 20 minutes until eggplant is heated through and breadcrumbs are lightly browned.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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