Whole Trout Or Fillets Stuffed Wbacon Eggplant Dressing Recipes

WHOLE TROUT (OR FILLETS) STUFFED W/BACON & EGGPLANT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place bread in lrg glass dish. Pour water over bread & allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• In a lrg skillet over med heat, cook bacon till crisp. Remove w/a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels & set aside.
• Add onion to skillet & cook 2 minutes. Add eggplant, season w/salt & cayenne & cook till wilted (about 4 min). Remove the pan from the heat, turn the mixture into a mixing bowl & cool completely.
• Remove the bread from the water & squeeze out all the water.
• Add the bread, bacon & garlic to the eggplant mixture & mix well. Stir in the herb mixture + cheese & set aside.
• Preheat grill & season trout w/salt & cayenne.
• Place the trout in the center of a piece of foil. Spoon the dressing into the cavity of the trout. Add the wine & wrap the trout tightly in the foil, forming a pouch.
• Place the trout on the grill over a low flame & cook 25-30 min or till flaky.
• Remove from the grill, squeeze lemon or lime juice over the trout & serve on a lrg platter. Drizzle the entire plate w/extra-virgin olive oil & garnish w/fresh parsley.

EGGPLANT DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook eggplant in boiling salted water 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain well. Combine eggplant, milk, soup, egg, onion, 3/4 cup stuffing mix, and salt, stirring well. Spoon into a lightly greased 1 quart casserole. Combine remaining 1/2 cup stuffing mix and butter; sprinkle over eggplant mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

EGGPLANT RICE DRESSING- CAJUN

Steps:

• Brown ground meat and drain well. Rinse with water if desired. Reduce heat and add eggplant, onions, bell peppers, garlic and green onions. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the broth and just a little water if needed so that it almost covers the mixture. Stir in seasoning and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or until it has reached a desirable consistency. I like to have some liquid left in the bottom when I add the rice.
• Stir in cooked rice until well mixed and the remaining liquid has absorbed into the rice as much as you want. Serve hot as a side dish or a main dish.
• Note: For those who like lots of heat this is great served with tabasco or other hot sauce or even a sauce piquant! Ces' si bon!