Are you craving a delectable and effortless Mexican-inspired dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the "Easy Mexican Eggplant Casserole"! This hearty and flavorful casserole seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the tender texture of eggplant, creating a culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress. With its colorful layers of seasoned eggplant, savory ground beef, and a rich, cheesy sauce, this casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for ease and satisfaction. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful "Easy Mexican Eggplant Casserole".
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EASY MEXICAN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Cut unpeeled eggplant into 1/2 inch slices and brush all sides with oil (or spray will olive oil) Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, uncovered in 450 degree oven until soft, about 20 minutes. Turn down oven to 350 degrees after you remove eggplant. In bowl, combine tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, green onions, garlic salt & olives. Salt eggplant more, if desired. Spread a few Tablespoons of sauce on bottom of 1- 1/2 quart casserole dish. Line bottom with half of eggplant, overlapping slightly. Spoon on half the sauce and half the cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Pass sour cream to spoon over individual servings.
CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
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
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
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you dish is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often in summer when fresh produce is abundant.-Marelyn Baugher, Holdredge, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add eggplant. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender;drain and set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk, egg and eggplant; mix well., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE
I really like this recipe. It's a lot easier and fewer calories than traditional fried eggplant Parmesan.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut 5 crosswise slices from center area of each eggplant, about 1/2-inch thick, to total 10 slices. Peel and dice remaining pieces of eggplant.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil is very hot. Sprinkle eggplant slices lightly with a pinch of salt and cook in hot skillet in batches until slightly softened, about 3 minutes per side. Set eggplant slices aside on paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet and cook garlic for about 10 seconds; add diced eggplant and season with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes. Saute until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and water. Turn heat to medium-low and cook until eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes; stir occasionally. If sauce gets too thick, add a little more water.
- Combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, pepperjack cheese, a pinch of salt, and a pinch black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture over each eggplant slice. Fold eggplant slices in half to enclose the cheese mixture.
- Spread about half the sauce into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Lay folded eggplant slices in a single layer into the dish. Spread remaining sauce over eggplant slices.
- Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Spread crumb mixture over eggplant casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumbs are browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 905.9 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
CHEESY AUBERGINE
Tastes like enchiladas! Yummy and healthier than regular enchiladas. Adapted from Sunset. *This has become my most popular recipe posted here. I've made it slightly different ways over the years. I sprinkle the oiled eggplant with garlic salt now. It's also great with a can of diced tomatoes and 1tbsp of tomato paste, extra cumin, garlic, dried onions, salt and cilantro. I also use reduced-fat cheese now. If you would like it spicier add some jalapenos. I love to eat it along an undressed salad of romaine, purple cabbage and grape tomatoes and eat bites of the salad and eggplant together with sour cream. Many people think it needs to be heartier so feel free to add beans, ground beef or chicken but I really don't think it needs it. It's also great served with rice.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Spray baking sheet with oil and place eggplant slices on it in a single layer. Spray the tops of the eggplant with oil. Bake until soft when pressed about 15-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile , in a small pot, combine tomato sauce, chiles, onions, cumin, garlic powder and olives. Bring to a simmer, then simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Turn oven down to 350 when eggplant is done.
- Arrange half the eggplant slices in a single layer over the bottom of a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spoon half the sauce over eggplant and sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese.
- Bake at 350 until heated through and bubbly (about 30 minutes).
- Top with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 1669.7, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 14, Protein 13.4
MEXICAN EGG CASSEROLE
Tomatoes and green chiles give color and zip to this extra-cheesy egg bake. It's a favorite for breakfast or brunch but it can be enjoyed for lunch or supper, too. -Mary Steiner, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add the eggs, 3-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, tomatoes, chiles, onions, hot pepper sauce, oregano, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 382mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
The technique may seem a little strange here, but it is not unlike making a dressing or stuffing for poultry. The end result is a delicious vegetarian main dish for the fall. It has a rich taste and meaty texture; some of my vegetarian friends were very suspicious while eating it, but I wouldn't fool them!
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and slice the eggplant 1 cm thick and place the slices on a plate in a single layer.
- Salt them heavily, cover with another plate and weight.
- Leave for 1/2 to one hour.
- Cut the bread into cubes.
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Sauté the bread cubes with the spices in 1 tbsp of olive oil, and lay them in a small lasagne pan when they are nicely browned.
- Rinse and gently squeeze dry the eggplant.
- Cut it in to 1 cm cubes and sauté them, with the onion, in the remaining olive oil, until the eggplant is tender.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix into the toasted bread cubes in the lasagne pan.
- Top with the grated cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Tips:
- To make sure the eggplant is properly cooked, pierce it with a fork before baking. It should be tender and easily pierced through.
- If you don't have any canned diced tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes instead. Simply dice them and add them to the casserole.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or corn.
- To make the casserole more cheesy, you can add a layer of shredded cheese to the top before baking.
- Serve the casserole hot with a side of rice or beans.
Conclusion:
This Mexican eggplant casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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