1 med. eggplant
2 tbsp. bacon drippings (crumble 2 slices bacon back into recipe after sauteing)
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped
4 slices dry or toasted white bread
1 c. shrimp or turkey ham (diced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Peel eggplant and boil in water until tender, then drain. Saute onions, garlic and bell pepper in bacon drippings. Remove from heat and add eggplant.

Lightly soak bread and squeeze out excess water. Add the bread (crumbled) and meat to the eggplant mixture. Place in casserole dish and top with dry bread crumbs (equal to 1 slice bread). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.