Best 5 Cheesy Eggplant Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our savory Cheesy Eggplant Bake, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender eggplant slices smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, baked to perfection until golden brown. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the earthy sweetness of the eggplant to the sharp tang of the cheese, complemented by a medley of herbs and spices.

In this article, we've compiled a collection of Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and cooking styles. From classic recipes that stay true to the traditional flavors to innovative variations that introduce exciting twists, there's a recipe here for every eggplant enthusiast. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and satisfying main course or a meat-lover looking for a delicious side dish, our Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipes have got you covered.

One of the recipes showcases a classic Cheesy Eggplant Bake that uses Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for a gooey and flavorful experience. Another recipe takes a healthier approach by using low-fat cheese and whole-wheat bread crumbs, making it a guilt-free indulgence. For those with a penchant for bold flavors, a recipe featuring a spicy tomato sauce and a blend of cheeses promises a fiery and satisfying dish. And for those who love a crispy crust, a recipe that utilizes a combination of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese creates an irresistible golden-brown topping.

No matter your taste preferences or dietary restrictions, our Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipes offer a delightful culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our collection of Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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I am not real big on eggplant but I cook it for my husband. This dish was thrown together in a hurry and it turned out to be DELICIOUS. I even ate the leftovers.

Provided by Renee' Levins

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 eggplant, peeled and diced
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup dry bread stuffing mix
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the eggplant in a medium microwave safe dish. Cook, stirring once, in the microwave 5 minutes on High, or until tender. Transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1078.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE



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Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of vegetables out of the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium eggplant, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 package (6 ounces) sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CHEESY EGGPLANT AND RIGATONI BAKE



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Put on your cozy pants and get comfortable with a giant bowl of this cheesy, eggplant-studded pasta. Don't be shy about adding plenty of reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce; it's the magical ingredient that creates a silky sauce and keeps the pasta moist while baking. A little grated ricotta salata to finish adds a slight tangy bite that rounds everything out - but, truthfully, more Parmesan or any firm, salted cheese will do.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound rigatoni
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, juices reserved
1 cup lightly packed grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
4 cups grated fresh mozzarella (about 1 pound)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus additional for serving
Grated ricotta salata, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions but keep it slightly more al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain and rinse pasta under cold water, and transfer to a large bowl while you cook the eggplant.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium. Add half the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until golden brown on all sides, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the rigatoni. Repeat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining eggplant and transfer to the bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and their juices, crushing the tomatoes with your hands as you add them. Cook until the tomatoes are very soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, adding up to 1 1/2 cups as needed to create a silky sauce.
  • If the skillet is large enough, add the rigatoni and eggplant mixture, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup basil and toss to coat. Otherwise, add the tomato sauce, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup basil to the large bowl with the rigatoni and eggplant, toss to coat and then return to the skillet or transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 3 cups mozzarella and bake until the sauce is bubbling on the sides and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Top with grated ricotta salata and torn fresh basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 880 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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This is a very cheesy and easy to make baked eggplant dish with an Italian flair. An excellent alternative to a pasta dish.

Provided by Julie3333

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¾ cup tomato pasta sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 447.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE



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This cheesy eggplant bake is a really easy and non-fiddly version of a classic eggplant parmesan, with roasted aubergines, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.

Provided by Becca Heyes

Categories     Light lunch     Main meals     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium aubergines ((eggplants))
Spray oil
350 g (~ 12 oz) good quality tomato pasta sauce
75 g grated cheddar cheese ((~3/4 cup when grated))
125 g (~ 4 1/2 oz) ball of fresh mozzarella
1 tbsp breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplants into 1cm slices. Lay them in a single layer on a baking tray, and spray each side lightly with oil. Roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 30 minutes, turning them over halfway. They should be fairly soft but not overly crispy.
  • Add a spoonful of tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish (mine was a 6 inch circle, but anything similar will be fine), and spread it around. Layer up the slices of roasted eggplant, the grated cheddar and the fresh mozzarella with the remaining tomato sauce. I made 3 layers of each in total, but it doesn't really matter. Top the dish with any remaining cheese, and the breadcrumbs.
  • Return to the oven for a further 30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, Fat 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 22.5 g, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will not cook through properly. If they are too thin, they will become mushy.
  • Salt the eggplant slices: This will help to draw out the bitterness. Rinse the eggplant slices thoroughly after salting them.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it is important to use a cheese that you enjoy. A sharp cheddar cheese or a mozzarella cheese are both good choices.
  • Don't overcook the eggplant: The eggplant should be tender, but not mushy. Overcooked eggplant will become bitter.

Conclusion:

Cheesy eggplant bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender eggplant, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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