Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      medium        eggplant -- pared and cubed
   1      large         onion -- chopped
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine
   1      cup           applesauce
   2      cups          diced ham
     1/2  teaspoon      sage
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           seasoned bread crumbs
   2      tablespoons   butter -- melted

Preparation:

Mix eggplant, onion and butter in a 3 quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until onion is tender, 9 to 10 minutes, stirring once during cooking time. V Add applesauce, ham, sage and salt Combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Microwave at high (100%) until eggplant is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.