Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant
• 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk (at room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons grated onion
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Dash of cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 ounces American or Cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten (at room temperature)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
2. Peel and dice eggplant. Steam or sauté until tender. Toss with breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in onion, ketchup and seasonings. Add cheese; cook and stir until melted. Add eggs to sauce, stirring constantly.
4. Combine sauce with eggplant mixture.
5. Transfer to prepared dish; bake 45 minutes.