Eggplant Potluck Surprise

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Course : Eggplant
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni -- uncooked
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion -- chopped, 1 md
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small eggplant peeled and cut 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup pimento *or* -- chopped
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives -- sliced
2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded,8oz
 

Preparation:

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.