4 slices bacon, fry until crisp (remove and save for top)
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cubed, pared eggplant
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 to 10 oz. can tomato puree
1 c. water

Saute onion and pepper until golden in bacon drippings. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook covered 5 to 10 minutes (until almost tender). Pour into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with 1 cup grated cheese, crumb sauce (buttered bread crumbs and crumbled bacon bits).

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven 20 to 30 minutes. 6-8 servings.