Best 5 Acadias Baked Eggplant Recipes

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Acadian cuisine is a unique blend of Cajun and French cooking, and it is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes. Acadia's baked eggplant is a classic Acadian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dish is made with tender eggplant slices that are coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden brown. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a main course or side dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ANGEL HAIR WITH EGGPLANT



Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 6 Japanese eggplants (about 2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1/3 cup dry red wine
3 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 pound mozzarella, diced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 (17 1/4-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the eggplant and toss to coat in the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute the eggplant until it is golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium. Add half of the garlic and saute until it is tender, about 2 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggplant mixture to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and the remaining eggplant and garlic.
  • Add the sausage and wine to the same frying pan. Cook over medium-high heat until the wine evaporates and the sausage is brown, breaking the sausage into pieces with the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage, marinara sauce, and crushed red pepper to the eggplant mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the angel hair and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until pasta is still slightly crunchy and undercooked. Drain. Toss the angel hair with the eggplant mixture. Cool completely. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan and toss to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll out 1 pastry sheet on a floured surface to a 13 1/2-inch square. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan, allowing the excess pastry to hang over the rim. Spoon the pasta mixture into the pan. Place the second pastry sheet atop the pasta filling. Pinch the edges of the pastry sheets together to seal. Trim the overhanging pastry edges to about 1-inch. Fold the pastry edges in to form a decorative border. Cut a slit in the center of the top pastry to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake until the pastry is brown and puffed on top, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove the pan sides and serve.

ROASTED EGGPLANTS AND TOMATOES



Roasted Eggplants and Tomatoes image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
4 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup dried plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Line a heavy large baking sheet with foil. Cut cross-hatch marks over the cut side of the eggplants. Arrange the eggplants and the Roma tomatoes cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano in a small bowl to blend. Stir in the diced tomatoes. Season with salt. Spoon the oil mixture over the eggplants. Sprinkle the eggplants with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the bread crumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano in another small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the Roma tomatoes.
  • Bake until the vegetables are tender and the bread crumb topping is brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



Cheesy Baked Eggplant image

This is a very cheesy and easy to make baked eggplant dish with an Italian flair. An excellent alternative to a pasta dish.

Provided by Julie3333

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¾ cup tomato pasta sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 447.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BAKED EGGPLANT



Baked Eggplant image

Great baked vegetable side dish with slices of eggplant and tomato seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by JEZZI16

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish with non-stick play.
  • Arrange eggplant and tomato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the entire mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Switch oven broiler to high; continue baking until completely browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 71.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

BAKED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA RECIPE BY TASTY



Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggplants, unseasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, flour, eggs, half & half, olive oil, olive oil, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, whole milk mozzarella, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, breadcrumb

Provided by Anthony Ashmore

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large eggplants
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
4 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons half & half
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup whole milk mozzarella, shredded
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce, (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
¼ cup breadcrumb

Steps:

  • With the skin on, cut one inch, circular slices of Eggplant from each eggplant, discarding the stems and bottoms..
  • Once cut, individually dip each slice into a mixture of beaten eggs and half-and-half.
  • Then, dip each slice into the dry ingredient breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  • Finally, place breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet that has been greased with 2 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Brush the top of each coated eggplant slice with the additional 3 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Place in an oven at 375°F for 10-15 Minutes.
  • After 10-15 Minutes, flip each eggplant slice over and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  • In a new baking dish that has been greased with 2 tbsp olive oil, layer as follows:
  • Marinara sauce
  • Baked eggplant slices
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • A light coating of ricotta cheese on each eggplant slice
  • Sprinkle of parmesan cheese
  • Sprinkle of freshly cut basil leaves
  • Sprinkle of shredded mozzarella
  • A light sprinkling of breadcrumbs
  • Repeat until you have 4-5 layers similar to the above-described layer.
  • Place Layered Dish back into a 375°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • After 10-15 Minutes, broil the top layer on low for 5-6 Minutes.
  • Once out of the oven, let cool for 10-15 Minutes. Serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 25 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, cut the eggplants into uniform slices.
  • Soaking the eggplant slices in salted water helps remove bitterness and excess moisture.
  • For crispier results, pat the eggplant slices dry before coating them in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Use a light hand when breading the eggplant slices to avoid a thick, heavy coating.
  • Drizzle the eggplant slices with olive oil before baking to promote even browning.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture to your taste.
  • Serve the baked eggplant slices immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This delectable recipe for Acadia's Baked Eggplant offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tender eggplant slices, crispy breadcrumb coating, and tangy tomato sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delicious vegetarian meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Accompanied by a side salad or roasted vegetables, it becomes a complete and wholesome meal. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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