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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Baked Eggplant, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 19%
- Protein 16.23 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 34.51 g 13%
- Total Fat 18.75 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 9.8 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 45.42 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1145.41 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 6.32 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.68 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 491.34 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 577.06 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 434.64 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 25.83 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Cheesy Baked Eggplant healthy?
- Cheesy Baked Eggplant has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 385.58 calories and 16.23 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1145.41 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.8 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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