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Creole Eggplant

1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons oil or butter
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
black pepper -- to taste
1 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Peel, slice, and boil eggplant in water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Put 2 tablespoons of oil or butter into frying pan and add chopped onion. Saute onion, add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer a few minutes. Combine with eggplant, cheese, 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Add baking powder. Put into greased c***erole. Sprinkle with other tablespoon of oil or butter and remaining crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
Serves 8.