Eggplant and Sweet Sausage Bake

Name: Eggplant and Sweet Sausage Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 lb.); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by Irmgard

"This recipe can be quite salty so adjust the amount of salt to your own personal taste. Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse."

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
¹⁄₂ lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 lb.)
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup celery, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sausage and cook until brown.
Add the eggplant, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
Add the thyme, oregano, and garlic.
Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chicken stock and parsley and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring.
Remove from the heat and add the bread crumbs and cheese.
Mix well.
Spoon into a casserole dish and bake for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Serve hot.

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Irmgard

Canada

I live with my husband, four cats, and a sweet mutt named Jada in Scarborough, Ontario, where I work as an elementary school administrative assistant. I have a 31 year old daughter who lives with her boyfriend in nearby Don Mills, along with my sweet granddogs, Frankie and Turbo. I would have to say that my passion is animals, since I have so many of them! <img src=http://images.quizilla.com/H/h0t5auce/1108834307_brown_answer.jpg alt= /> <img src=http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/532663/cookswithcattitude.JPG alt= /> <img src=http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r271/copperhorse58/CalendarGirlsSwap2009.jpg alt= /> If I had a month off work to do what I please, I would first catch up on my sleep and then just have fun - see a few movies and maybe take a couple of short trips - something that wouldn't break the bank - lol!

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