Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon
Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon blends creamy potatoes with roasted eggplant for a lush, velvety texture and gentle smokiness. Sweet sautéed onions and crunchy bacon add contrast and depth, while garlic ties everything together. Serve this comforting side at family dinners, holiday spreads, or alongside roasted meats and greens.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the eggplant halves, cut-sides up, on a baking sheet; brush them with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Peel the eggplant when it is cool enough to handle; set aside.
- 4
Meanwhile, put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon when cool; set aside.
- 6
Add the onion to the drippings; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 7
Place the eggplant, potatoes, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper. Top with the onion and bacon; serve.
- Calories 130.63 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 16.49 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.97 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.88 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 382.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.06 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.62 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 135.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Eggplant Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, and Eggplant. Each serving provides about 130.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, Eggplant, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 130.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon healthy?
- Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 130.63 calories and 1.88 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 382.92 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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