Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Eggplant and Gouda Cheese Pie, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. This vegetarian masterpiece features layers of tender eggplant, rich Gouda cheese, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, all enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. As you savor each bite, the creamy Gouda melts in your mouth, perfectly complementing the soft eggplant and the crispy crust. Accompanying this main course are two equally delectable recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Feta Cheese, offering a crisp and tangy contrast to the richness of the pie, and a velvety Smooth Chocolate Mousse, the ideal sweet ending to a satisfying meal. Prepare to impress your palate with this symphony of flavors and textures, as you embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients and inspired cooking.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEEF 'N' EGGPLANT PIE
Everyone likes eggplant when you taste it in this savory pie. If you have eggplant in the garden or can get it at the market, I'd recommend this recipe. If the eggplant is large and the skin seems tough, its a good idea to peel it first. -Audrey Nemeth Chesterville, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling. , In a small skillet, melt butter. Add eggplant; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the eggplant, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. , Spoon beef mixture into pie crust. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE
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
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
CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT
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
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
EGGPLANT AND GOUDA CHEESE PIE
A hearty dinner ready in 50 minutes! Enjoy this baked pie made with eggplant and cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with shortening. In 3-quart saucepan, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place eggplant in steamer basket. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; steam 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
- In large bowl, place eggplant; mash with fork. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Gouda cheese and the remaining ingredients. Spoon mixture into pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Gouda cheese.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
EGGPLANT AND SMOKED-GOUDA OPEN-FACED GRILLED SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Cheese Vegetable Vegetarian Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Parsley Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 light main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedureepi:recipelink.
- While grill is heating, stir together tomatoes, parsley, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- With a cheese plane or vegetable peeler, shave half of cheese into thin slices (if using mozzarella, thinly slice half of it with a knife) and cover slices with plastic wrap, reserving remaining piece for another use.
- Brush bread on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil per slice.
- Trim off top and bottom of each eggplant, then cut 2 (1-inch-thick) slices lengthwise from center of each eggplant, discarding remainder. Brush cut sides with 3 tablespoons oil (total) and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Lightly oil grill rack, then grill eggplant slices (covered only if using a gas grill), loosening with a metal spatula and turning occasionally to avoid overbrowning, until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. While eggplant is grilling, grill bread, turning over once, until grill marks form, 1 to 2 minutes total, and transfer to a large platter.
- Transfer eggplant to platter, then top evenly with sliced cheese and return to grill and cook, covered for charcoal or gas, without turning, until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Transfer eggplant with spatula to platter.
- Transfer grilled bread to 4 plates and spoon tomato mixture on top. Drizzle evenly with remaining tablespoon oil and top with eggplant. Season with pepper to taste.
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO PIE
Tomatoes have another week or so to go in most farmers' markets. This robust summer pie, topped with a layer of tomato slices flecked with thyme, is a nice party piece. It also packs well once cooled, so take leftovers to work for lunch.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 2h
Yield 1 pie, serving 6 generously
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a lightly oiled 9- or 10-inch tart pan with the dough. Using a fork, pierce at regular intervals to allow for even baking. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to prebake and fill.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the eggplant about 1/3 inch thick and toss with salt to taste and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Line 1 to 2 baking sheets (as needed) with foil and brush the foil with olive oil. Lay the eggplant slices on the foil in 1 layer. Roast in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the slices are soft when pierced with a knife and browned in spots. Remove from the oven and carefully fold the foil up over the eggplant slices (be careful not to burn yourself!). Crimp the edges of the foil and allow the eggplant to steam for another 15 to 20 minutes. It should now be completely cooked. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees.
- Beat together the eggs in a medium bowl. Set the tart pan on a baking sheet to allow for easy handling. Using a pastry brush lightly brush the bottom of the crust with the beaten egg and place in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Whisk the milk into the eggs. Add salt (I usually use about 1/2 teaspoon) and pepper. Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce over the bottom of the crust. Top with a layer of eggplant slices. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon one third of the remaining sauce over the eggplant and sprinkle with thyme, Parmesan, and half of the Gruyère. Repeat the layers one or two more times, depending on the size of your eggplant slices, ending with the Gruyère. Pour on the egg and milk mixture. It should seep down into the layers; if it looks like it's not moving and going to overflow the crust, use a fork to create some holes so it does seep down. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top and sprinkle any remaining thyme over the tomatoes. Drizzle on 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until set and bubbling and browned on the top and edges. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Selecting the Right Eggplants: Choose firm and glossy eggplants with a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants with blemishes or bruises.
- Salting the Eggplants: Salting the eggplant slices helps to remove their bitterness. Make sure to rinse them thoroughly before cooking to remove the excess salt.
- Cooking the Eggplant Slices: You can grill, pan-fry, or bake the eggplant slices. Grilling gives them a smoky flavor, while pan-frying makes them crispy. Baking is a healthier option and results in tender slices.
- Layering the Pie: Layer the eggplant slices, Gouda cheese, and tomato sauce in a baking dish, starting and ending with the eggplant slices. This ensures an even distribution of flavors throughout the pie.
- Baking the Pie: Bake the pie in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the eggplant is tender. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the eggplant slices and the desired level of doneness.
Conclusion:
The eggplant and Gouda cheese pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual family meals. With its smoky eggplant flavor, creamy Gouda cheese, and tangy tomato sauce, this pie is sure to be a hit among your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish, give this eggplant and Gouda cheese pie a try.
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