Rice and Eggplant Casserole

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings
=== Ingredients ===
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 medium Eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 1 cup chopped Onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
* 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can tomatoes
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese, cut in half
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== Directions ==
# Cook Eggplant, celery, Onion and green pepper in butter in large saucepan over medium heat until Onion is transparent.
# Add garlic, salt, basil, pepper, oregano and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until Eggplant is tender. Stir in rice.
# Pour into buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with Cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 minutes.
Category:American Recipes
Category:American cheese Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Eggplant Side Dish Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes