stuffed guinea squash (eggplant)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large eggplant
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cut eggplant in half lengthwise. carefully scoop out and chop flesh, leaving skin intact. place in a shallow baking dish, and set aside.
• heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. cook and stir eggplant, mushrooms, and onion until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. stir in bread crumbs and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. fill eggplant shells with stuffing, and sprinkle with remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until warmed throughout and melted on top.