Ingredients

1 small eggplant
3 tablespoons cooking oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, sliced medium thickness
1/4 cup American cheese, grated

Instructions

Peel eggplant and slice about 3/8- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut slices in half. In a large frying pan, heat oil until starting to smoke. Place
eggplant in hot oil and brown each side. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a 2-quart baking dish, alternate layers of
eggplant, onion, green pepper and tomatoes. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle
grated cheese on top. Return to oven and bake uncovered until cheese is melted and browned. Serves 4