1 lg. eggplant
1 c. grated cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Few grains cayenne
2 tbsp. butter or fat

Pare eggplant and cut in slices. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well and mash. Put in a layer in a greased baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne and dot with butter or fat. Repeat this process until all the ingredients are used, having a layer of cheese on top. Bake in a hot oven (400 degrees) for 20 minutes. Serves 6.