Baked eggplant with cheese is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of eggplant, cheese, and herbs. It's a vegetarian dish that's perfect for a light meal or a side dish, and it's easy to make. The key to making a great baked eggplant with cheese is choosing the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, blemish-free skin. Once you've got the perfect eggplant, you'll need to slice it and bake it until it's tender. Then, you can top it with cheese and your favorite herbs and spices, and bake it until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE
Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of vegetables out of the garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut eggplant into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. , In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs. Dip eggplant into eggs, then coat with crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in 2 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and mushrooms in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until pepper and onion are crisp-tender. Sprinkle over eggplant. Top with tomatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Place cheese slices over the top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BAKED EGGPLANT WITH CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Eggplant With Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThatSouthernBelle
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the eggplant slices in a colander, salt well and leave for at least half an hour until they sweat, to remove the bitterness. It will also prevent them from absorbing too much oil while cooking.
- Rinse with cold water, dry with kitchen paper and lay on a baking tray.
- Brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil and grill on the highest shelf in the oven for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove and set aside.
- Heat the onion and garlic in 2-3 tablespoons of water in a large frying pan, add the tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of oil and stir.
- Add the oregano and thyme, season and simmer (at 3 on a scale of 1-9 or at 1 on a scale of 1-3) for about six minutes or until the sauce thickens a little.
- Remove from the hob and add the fresh herbs (parsley, basil).
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Lightly oil a deep baking dish (about 30x22 cm), add a layer of eggplant and sprinkle with half the cheese.
- Then add a layer of sauce, continue with the rest of the eggplant slices and then the rest of the cheese.
- Add the rest of the sauce and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.3, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 59.2, Sodium 417.1, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 18.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 23.5
CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT
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
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
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
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
CRISPY BAKED EGGPLANT
This recipe is so quick and simple yet utterly delicious! If you like crispy food and eggplant, you're bound to like this one.
Provided by A Good Thing
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 10 slices, approx., 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, dried onion, and salt.
- In a shallow dish mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning (or just use Italian breadcrumbs).
- Brush eggplant slices with mayonnaise mixture and then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place eggplant slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet or shallow baking dish.
- Bake in hot oven for about 12 to 15 minutes turning about half way through.
- Enjoy!
- (This is a take-off from a recipe I have on a CD called "One Million of the World's Best Recipes", 2000).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5.2
CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT
Even people who don't think they like eggplant tend to like it this way-broiled until browned and then baked with tomatoes, marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Brush both sides of eggplant with dressing; place on baking sheet. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 8 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place eggplant in single layer in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 30 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
TOMATO EGGPLANT BAKE
Cheesy and delicious, this casserole features a crisp crumb topping. It's a good meatless entree for a summer-time meal.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , Preheat oven to 450°. Layer eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with basil. Cover and bake 20 minutes. , Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter. Arrange mozzarella cheese over vegetables; sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, blemish-free skin. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have wrinkles.
- Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not cook through evenly.
- Salting the eggplant: This helps to remove some of the bitterness from the eggplant. You can either sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes, or you can soak them in a bowl of salted water for 30 minutes.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy. Some good options include mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar, and feta.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure to leave some space between the eggplant slices on the baking sheet so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the eggplant until it is tender: The eggplant should be tender when you pierce it with a fork. If it is not tender, continue cooking it for a few more minutes.
- Serve the eggplant immediately: Baked eggplant is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, if desired.
Conclusion:
Baked eggplant with cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
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