SAUSAGE-STUFFED EGGPLANT
A local winery/restaurant serves a stuffed eggplant appetizer that is so delicious. While trying to duplicate it at home, I found this to be one of our favorite eggplant dinners. Be sure to select an eggplant that is smooth, blemish-free and kind of heavy for it's size. Serve with a green salad.
Provided by Tanya Belt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush cut sides of eggplant with olive oil and place, cut-side up onto a baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain off the grease. Place into a mixing bowl, and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and the beaten egg; mix well.
- Once the roasted eggplant has cooled enough to handle, scoop out the flesh to within 1/2-inch of the skin to create a shell. Roughly chop the eggplant meat, and fold into the sausage mixture. Divide evenly among the two eggplant shells, and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the filling has set, and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While the eggplant is baking, warm the remaining spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat to serve with the eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 178.8 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 18.5 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 2410.9 mg, Sugar 32 g
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Shawn Mooneyham
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The guests raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Chukwuma Praisedo
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The eggplant was so tender and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Israel Gusvani
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. This is definitely a new favorite of mine.
Neo Lundgren
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The eggplant was so tender and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Asfand Bakhar
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the eggplant and the adults loved the sausage. It was a perfect meal for a weeknight.
Jerry
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
MR ZERO
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Rodra Das
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some leftover from another recipe and I wasn't sure what to do with it. This recipe was perfect! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. I will definitely be
Endri Alija
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Sobuj Mondol
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The eggplant was so tender and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
tom lee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucy Abia
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover from another recipe and I wasn't sure what to do with it. This recipe was perfect! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor.
SANI MOHAMMED
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The guests raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Little Miss Libby
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The eggplant was so tender and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Dara Santiago
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. This is definitely a new favorite of mine.
unicorn weirdo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The eggplant was so tender and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Moselantja Majoro
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the eggplant and the adults loved the sausage. It was a perfect meal for a weeknight.
Naeem Bashier
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.