Recipe: Wyatt's Baked Eggplant Casserole

Wyatt Cafeteria Baked Eggplant
'Would always get this when I went to Wyatt's Cafeteria in Dallas (Wyatt's alas being no more) and found their recipe one day in a local newspaper'

1 lb eggplant, peeled
1/2 lb dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp chopped pimento
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sage (or to taste)
1/8 tsp monosodium glutamate
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (I use a little less than recipe)

Cut peeled eggplant into 1-inch cubes and soak in salt water in refrigerator overnight (or at least 6 hours).
Drain and place in saucepan.
Cover with water and simmer until tender.
Soak bread crumbs in milk.
Saute onion, green pepper and celery in melted butter for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
Combine vegetables and bread crumbs.
Add eggs, pimento and seasonings to blend well.
Place in greased baking dish and bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
Top with grated cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.