Best 12 Cheesy Eggplant Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a cheesy, comforting, and flavor-packed dish, then cheesy eggplant bake is the perfect recipe for you. This classic dish is a delicious combination of tender eggplant, creamy cheese, and a flavorful sauce. The eggplant is sliced thin and layered with cheese and a variety of other ingredients, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. The result is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, cheesy eggplant bake is always a hit.

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CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE



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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

1 medium eggplant, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 package (6 ounces) sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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I am not real big on eggplant but I cook it for my husband. This dish was thrown together in a hurry and it turned out to be DELICIOUS. I even ate the leftovers.

Provided by Renee' Levins

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 eggplant, peeled and diced
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup dry bread stuffing mix
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the eggplant in a medium microwave safe dish. Cook, stirring once, in the microwave 5 minutes on High, or until tender. Transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1078.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EASY CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE RECIPE (VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE)



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This cheesy eggplant bake recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner - this vegetarian casserole, which feeds a crowd, is loaded with fresh eggplant, baby spinach and fire roasted tomatoes.

Provided by Ali Randall

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 14 ounce can Hunt's Fire Roasted Tomatoes with garlic
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, cleaned, dried, stems removed
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices and place on a plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt and allow to sweat for 30 minutes. Rinse the slices and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Layer eggplant slices on a lined baking sheet and drizzle each side with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the eggplant is baking, combine the mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Next, in a sauce pan over medium heat sauté the onion for about three minutes until caramelized. Add the garlic cloves, chopped tomato and spinach to the pan and stir until the spinach has wilted. Add the Hunt's fire roasted tomatoes to the pan and stir to incorporate. The mixture should be saucy.
  • Increase the oven temp to 425 degrees. Arrange the baked eggplant slices in a rectangular baking dish and pour the tomato mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle the top of the baking dish with the cheese mixture, add pepper to taste and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the casserole is cheesy and bubbly on top.

CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE



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This cheesy eggplant bake is a really easy and non-fiddly version of a classic eggplant parmesan, with roasted aubergines, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.

Provided by Becca Heyes

Categories     Light lunch     Main meals     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium aubergines ((eggplants))
Spray oil
350 g (~ 12 oz) good quality tomato pasta sauce
75 g grated cheddar cheese ((~3/4 cup when grated))
125 g (~ 4 1/2 oz) ball of fresh mozzarella
1 tbsp breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplants into 1cm slices. Lay them in a single layer on a baking tray, and spray each side lightly with oil. Roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 30 minutes, turning them over halfway. They should be fairly soft but not overly crispy.
  • Add a spoonful of tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish (mine was a 6 inch circle, but anything similar will be fine), and spread it around. Layer up the slices of roasted eggplant, the grated cheddar and the fresh mozzarella with the remaining tomato sauce. I made 3 layers of each in total, but it doesn't really matter. Top the dish with any remaining cheese, and the breadcrumbs.
  • Return to the oven for a further 30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, Fat 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 22.5 g, Sugar 22.9 g

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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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

CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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Make a great (and easy) eggplant casserole in less than half an hour. Shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan make this one Cheesy Eggplant Casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small eggplant (8 oz.), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Layer half the eggplant, sauce and cheeses in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
  • Bake 25 min. or until eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 20 g

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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Make and share this Cheesy Baked Eggplant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup pasta sauce
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°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 280.7, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 488, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 13.7

CHEESY EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: eggplants, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, salt, pepper, marinara sauce

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 13 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggplants
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 egg
salt
pepper
1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  • Slice the ends the eggplants and slice them into ¼ -inch (½ cm) slices and lay them out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
  • Season with a pinch of salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sweat for 20 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel. Once dried; add a pinch of pepper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, and egg.
  • Remove eggplant slices from the oven and turn oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto eggplant slice then roll it up, repeating for all slices.
  • In a 11x17-inch (28 x 43cm) baking sheet, pour ½ of the marinara sauce, then add all the roll-ups seam down. Pour remaining ½ of marinara sauce, and top with basil and parmesan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Eggplant Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristiina

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 lb eggplant, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Grill eggpland on grill for about 5-10 minute or until soft.
  • Spray 8x8 baking pan with non stick spray. Put eggplant on bottom of pan.
  • Spread spaghetti sauce over eggplant.
  • Mix cottage cheese and mozzarella, spread over sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 min and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 260.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 5.2

CHEESY EGGPLANT AND RIGATONI BAKE



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Put on your cozy pants and get comfortable with a giant bowl of this cheesy, eggplant-studded pasta. Don't be shy about adding plenty of reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce; it's the magical ingredient that creates a silky sauce and keeps the pasta moist while baking. A little grated ricotta salata to finish adds a slight tangy bite that rounds everything out - but, truthfully, more Parmesan or any firm, salted cheese will do.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound rigatoni
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, juices reserved
1 cup lightly packed grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
4 cups grated fresh mozzarella (about 1 pound)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus additional for serving
Grated ricotta salata, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions but keep it slightly more al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain and rinse pasta under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl while you cook the eggplant.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium. Add half the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until golden brown on all sides, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the rigatoni. Repeat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining eggplant and transfer to the bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and their juices, crushing the tomatoes with your hands as you add them. Cook until the tomatoes are very soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, adding up to 1 1/2 cups as needed to create a silky sauce.
  • If the skillet is large enough, add the rigatoni and eggplant mixture, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup basil and toss to coat. Otherwise, add the tomato sauce, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup basil to the large bowl with the rigatoni and eggplant, toss to coat and then return to the skillet or transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 3 cups mozzarella and bake until the sauce is bubbling on the sides and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Top with grated ricotta salata and torn fresh basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 880 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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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

1 large eggplant (1-1/4 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup KRAFT Fat Free Zesty Italian Dressing
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

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

CHEESY EGGPLANT PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large globe eggplant, salt, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large globe eggplant
salt, to taste
olive oil
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 jar marinara sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
  • Salt the slices and leave them to "sweat" for 20 minutes then wipe them off.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
  • Slather each slice with olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all pizza sauce ingredients and stir until homogenous.
  • Remove eggplant slices from the oven and pour about 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture onto each one.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on each slice.
  • Put the slices back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, evenly colored skin. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Preheat your oven. This will help the eggplant cook evenly.
  • Slice the eggplant thinly. This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
  • Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the moisture and prevent the eggplant from becoming bitter.
  • Coat the eggplant slices in breadcrumbs. This will help them to brown and crisp in the oven.
  • Bake the eggplant slices until they are golden brown and tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Layer the eggplant slices with cheese and sauce. You can use any type of cheese or sauce that you like.
  • Bake the eggplant casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Let the eggplant casserole cool slightly before serving. This will help it to hold together better.

Conclusion:

Cheesy eggplant bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy breadcrumb topping, and tender eggplant, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant, give this cheesy eggplant bake a try!

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