Cheesy Baked Eggplant
Cheesy Baked Eggplant layers tender roasted eggplant with garlicky spinach, tomatoes, and onion, all tucked under ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan with a splash of marinara. It bakes into a comforting, lighter Italian-style casserole with savory, melty bites in every forkful. Great for a cozy weeknight dinner or a hearty brunch centerpiece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with oil. Arrange them on a baking sheet; sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach, tomatoes, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes start to release their juices, about 2 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and the ricotta in a medium bowl; set aside.
- 4
Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture; spread the cheese mixture in a thin layer over the spinach. Add the sauce on top; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggplant is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 385.58 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.75 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.8 g High
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 45.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1145.41 mg High
- Fiber 6.32 g Good Source
- Sugar 9.92 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.68 g Low Source
- Calcium 674.11 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate
- Potassium 577.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 686.98 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 41.5 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Eggplant is an Italian side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 385.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Baked Eggplant?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Baked Eggplant made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Baked Eggplant?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Baked Eggplant easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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