Baked Eggplant Casserole Wcheese Sausage Recipes

EGGPLANT SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Set sausage aside., In the same skillet, saute eggplant and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil and paprika; simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; stir into eggplant mixture. Add sausage., Spread half of the sausage mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with ricotta cheese. Top with half of the cheese and remaining sausage mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE W/CHEESE & SAUSAGE

Steps:

• PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F.These are the 3 cheeses that I used. Spray a 9X10 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, & set aside till needed.
• These are the spices that I used. Nutritional Info was calculated using MY FITNESS PAL. This recipe should make 8 average servings and has 347 calories. Fat 22 g, Cholesterol 50Mg, Sodium 946Mg, Potassium 416Mg, Carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g, & Protein 20g, Net carbs is 14g per serving.
• I chopped the eggplant by hand, but used the food processor to chop the onion and garlic.
• Heat the oil in large skillet, add chopped onion & garlic, cubed eggplant, & chopped broccoli.Saute until tender.
• Add in the drained diced tomatoes, and smoked sausage, continue cooking & stir, add in the spices, and stir to blend together.
• Remove from heat, and add in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and half cup of shredded parmesan, and stir until cheese melts.
• Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Add the remaining cheeses on top in desired patter of choice.
• Place dish is preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes till hot and bubbly around edges and cheeses has melted. Remove from oven, and serve as desired.

EGGPLANT AND SWEET SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the sausage and cook until brown.
• Add the eggplant, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
• Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
• Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted.
• Add the thyme, oregano, and garlic.
• Stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken stock and parsley and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring.
• Remove from the heat and add the bread crumbs and cheese.
• Mix well.
• Spoon into a casserole dish and bake for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Serve hot.