Nadine’s Eggplant Ritz Casserole (Mirliton or Squash can be used)

This dish is so versatile as you can use either eggplant, squash or mirlitons (chayote vegetable pear squash). I am tempted to try all three together.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 small bell pepper
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 2 garlic cloves crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 box 8 ounce Ritz Crackers (keep one cup for topping)
• 3 medium eggplants
• 1/2 cup parsley
• salt , black or red pepper to taste
• butter for topping
• paprika for garnishment

Directions