Creole Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 3 large tomatoes, cubed
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Bread crumbs
• Sharp cheese

Instructions

1. Peel and cube eggplant that has soaked in salt water. Drain. Boil in fresh water for 5 minutes and drain.
2. Place in greased baking dish.
3. Melt butter in skillet.
4. Stir in flour.
5. Add tomatoes, pepper and onion.
6. Add brown sugar, salt and bay leaf. Cook 5 minutes.
7. Pour over eggplant, removing bay leaf.
8. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and grated cheese.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.