South of the Border Eggplant

Directions

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole heat bacon, covered with paper towel, 4 minutes or until crisp.

Reserve bacon fat.

Remove bacon. Set aside.

Add beef, onion, garlic and green pepper to reserved bacon fat.

Heat, uncovered, 6½ minutes or until vegetables are tender and beef is browned.

Add eggplant, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, feta cheese and reserved bacon.

Stir to blend.

Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 8 minutes or until eggplant is tender.

Sprinkle with croutons and heat, uncovered, an additional 1 minute or until heated through.