Best 7 Mexican Eggplant Cassarole Recipes

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Mexican Eggplant Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the tender texture of eggplant. It's a perfect meal for a family dinner or a casual get-together, and it can be easily customized to suit your personal preferences. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild casserole, there's a recipe out there that's sure to satisfy your cravings. With its smoky, cheesy, and subtly sweet flavors, Mexican Eggplant Casserole is a dish that's sure to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EGGPLANT TACOS



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This is a fun, healthy recipe to change up your Mexican meals. Bet you almost can't tell that there isn't meat! Use as substitute for meat in tacos, enchiladas, or your favorite Mexican meals. Fill taco shells with eggplant mixture and top with your favorite fixings!

Provided by DnDCross

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
¼ jalapeno pepper, minced
1 eggplant, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Johnny's Seasoning Salt®)
4 taco shells

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, lemon juice, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into skillet; bring to a simmer and cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir eggplant, cumin, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and seasoned salt into onion mixture; drizzle remaining olive oil over the top. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant reduces in size and softens, about 15 minutes. Spoon eggplant mixture into tortilla shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 193 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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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

2 large eggplants
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups prepared marinara sauce
½ cup water, plus more as needed
¾ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

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

EASY MEXICAN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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Categories     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large eggplant (1-1/2 lbs.)
@ 1/4 cup olive oil, or olive oil spray
8 oz. can tomato sauce
10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 oz. can sliced olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 - 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
@ 1/2 cup sour cream for garnish

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.

MEXICAN EGGPLANT CASSAROLE



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1 1/2 - 2 pound purple eggplant
3 cups of prepared salsa
1/2 pound monteray jack cheese shredded
1/2 pound chedder cheese shredded
1 large vidalia onion thinly sliced
1 medium pablemo pepper roasted, peeled and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
flour
bread crumbs
egg
oil for frying
1 t. cilantro
ceyanne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste
1 egg

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Peel and slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Dredge in seasoned w/spices flour, egg and bread crumbs. Fry in frying pan untill golden brown turning to each side. Oil bottom of 9 x 13 pan the deeper the pan the better. Make layers of eggplant, vegtables, salsa and cheese untill the pan is full. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 325 degrees.

CHEESY AUBERGINE



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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

1 1/2-2 lbs eggplants, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices (I use the American ones)
15 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces diced mild green chilies
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/4 ounces sliced black olives, drained
6 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
cooking spray

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

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KJ1036

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups eggplants, cubed
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons margarine
fresh ground pepper
125 g shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup cracker crumb
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Heat oil in saucepan.
  • Sauté eggplant and onion until soft.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir through margarine until melted.
  • Add remainder of ingredients, and combine well.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish, and bake until golden and bubbling, approx 45 minutes.

MEXICAN EGG CASSEROLE



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salsa, optional

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.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, slice the eggplant uniformly.
  • Salting the eggplant slices draws out excess moisture, preventing a soggy casserole.
  • Use a large skillet to brown the eggplant in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
  • Layer the eggplant, tomato sauce, cheese, and herbs in a casserole dish, repeating until all ingredients are used.
  • Bake the casserole covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

This Mexican Eggplant Casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or dinner party. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, this casserole is a perfect example of why eggplant is such a beloved ingredient in Mexican cuisine.

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