Potluck Surprise

* Exported from MasterCook *

POTLUCK SURPRISE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Hamburger
Main dish Meats
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Elbow Macaroni -- Uncooked
1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 c Onion -- Chopped, 1 Md
1 1/2 t Salt
1 t Italian Seasoning
1/4 t Pepper
1 ea Eggplant -- Sm, *
1 c Dairy Sour Cream
1/4 c Pimento -- Chopped, **
2 c Cheddar Cheese -- Shredded,8oz

* Peel and cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about
** You can use 1/2 cup of sliced pimento stuffed olives in place of the
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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the macaroni as directed on the
package and drain. While the macaroni is cooking, cook and stir the meat
and onion in a Dutch oven until the meat is brown. Drain off the excess
fat. Stir in the salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, macaroni, eggplant,
sour cream, pimento and 1 cup of the cheese. Turn into an ungreased
3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered
until the eggplant is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes. Serve hot.



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