Helen’s Eggplant Bake

This is an old favorite recipe that my Aunt Helen gave me at least 45 years ago. I have always enjoyed it and haven’t changed a thing about it over the years.

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2 inch slices
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 3/4 to 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Layer eggplant, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with 1/4 cup butter, salt, and basil. Cover and bake for 20 minutes @ 400 degrees. Remove from oven, top with mozzarella cheese, mix the Parmesan, 1/2 cup butter, and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top of mozzarella. Return to oven for 10 more minutes.