Eggplant Casserole 1 large eggplant, cut into small chunks. 2-3 cups stewed tomatoes 6 mushrooms. sliced 1 onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 cup grated Romano cheese (or cheddar if you prefer) In a medium size saucepan, simmer eggplant and tomatoes over low heat until eggplant i9s soft and clear-looking, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms and onions in olive oil in a small skillet until tender. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the eggplant and tomatoes, the mushrooms and onion mixture, and the seasonings into a greased casserole dish. Top with grated cheese and bake for 20 minutes.