Eggplant Baked With Cheeses Recipes

CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE

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.

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the eggplant slices in a colander, salt well and leave for at least half an hour until they sweat, to remove the bitterness. It will also prevent them from absorbing too much oil while cooking.
• Rinse with cold water, dry with kitchen paper and lay on a baking tray.
• Brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil and grill on the highest shelf in the oven for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Remove and set aside.
• Heat the onion and garlic in 2-3 tablespoons of water in a large frying pan, add the tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of oil and stir.
• Add the oregano and thyme, season and simmer (at 3 on a scale of 1-9 or at 1 on a scale of 1-3) for about six minutes or until the sauce thickens a little.
• Remove from the hob and add the fresh herbs (parsley, basil).
• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Lightly oil a deep baking dish (about 30x22 cm), add a layer of eggplant and sprinkle with half the cheese.
• Then add a layer of sauce, continue with the rest of the eggplant slices and then the rest of the cheese.
• Add the rest of the sauce and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT BAKED WITH CHEESES

Steps:

• Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch slices, then sprinkle with salt & let drain about 1 hour.
• To make the tomato paste, cook onion in oil until translucent, then stir in garlic & tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes, add 3 tablespoons water).
• Season to taste, then add basil.
• Cook tomato paste 39 minutes, then puree.
• Pat eggplant slices dry, then coat lightly in flour.
• Heat a little oil in a large nonstick frying pan.
• Add one layer of eggplant & cook over low to moderate heat, with pan covered, until eggplant slices soften.
• Turn slices & cook on other side, then remove from pan & repeat with remaining slices.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & grease a wide, shallow baking dish.
• Spread a little tomato sauce in bottom of baking dish, then cover with a layer of eggplant.
• Sprinkle with a few teaspoons of Parmesan, then season to taste with salt & pepper, & cover with a layer of mozzarella before spooning on more tomato sauce.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of tomato sauce & a sprinkling of Parmesan.
• Sprinkle with a little olive oil & bake abour 45 minutes, until golden & bubbling.
• Serve & enjoy!

BAKED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish with non-stick play.
• Arrange eggplant and tomato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the entire mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Switch oven broiler to high; continue baking until completely browned, about 5 minutes.

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Wash the eggplants and remove stems. Cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Fry lightly (until soft and gently browned) in 1/4 inch of oil.
• Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
• Layer the eggplant in the bottom of a baking dish.
• Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, in a bowl, and spoon the mixture over the eggplant. Top with feta cheese, and bake at 355°F (180°C) for 45 minutes.
• Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT

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.