Serves: 5
Total Calories: 240

1 (1 1/2-pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped onion
margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup dry herb stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm)

Place eggplant and onion in a 2-quart glass batter bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart round casserole.

Place 3 tablespoons margarine in same glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds, or until melted. Blend in flour using a wire whisk. Whisk in milk. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes; stir with whisk. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes, or until mixture begins to boil; whisk. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pepper.

Stir in reserved eggplant and onions, and half the can of olives. Pour half of eggplant mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with half of stuffing. Add remaining eggplant mixture and top with remainder of stuffing. Garnish with remaining olives and dot with margarine. Microwave on 70% (MEDIUM-HIGH) 6 minutes, or until heated through.


Fun Fact: Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth is the largest honky tonk in the world. Located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards with 127,000 square feet of space (which is nearly 3 acres inside and 20 acres of parking) for entertainment and events, Billy Bob's has 32 individual bar stations, country music's biggest stars, Live Pro Bull Riding, and a Texas-size dance floor for everyone to enjoy. It's no wonder that Billy Bob's Texas has been named Country Music Club of the Year five times by the Academy of Country Music.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 86

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