Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with our delectable Eggplant Creole Casserole. This classic Southern dish is a harmonious blend of bold flavors and textures, featuring tender eggplant, succulent shrimp, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Immerse yourself in the rich Creole sauce, infused with the trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery, and seasoned with a symphony of spices. With variations ranging from vegetarian to seafood-laden, our collection of recipes caters to every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a meatless masterpiece or the hearty indulgence of shrimp and sausage, we have the perfect recipe for you. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and prepare to be captivated by the tantalizing aroma of Eggplant Creole Casserole, a true testament to the culinary heritage of New Orleans.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EGGPLANT CREOLE
Eggplants have quite an eclectic history, but have always been delicious. For those who haven't ventured too far out of their culinary norm, this is a great recipe to become accustomed to the eggplant. Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom's wonderful eggplant cooking.
Provided by Meredith Begnaud
Categories Main Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes.
- Drain and place the eggplant into a buttered casserole dish.
- In another pan, melt the butter, add the flour and stir until well blended. Add the tomatoes, peppers, onion, salt, pepper, bay leaf and cloves. Cook for five minutes.
- Pour the mixture over eggplant.
- Prepare the buttered breadcrumbs - Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. As soon as butter is melted stir in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Continue stirring until crumbs are evenly crisp and golden brown. Or buy a package of Seasoned Croutons, place in a Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Cover with a thin layer of the buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake for 10 minutes and serve hot.
CREOLE STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
I love eggplant, and am always looking for delicious new ways of preparing them. Here's an interesting recipe for stuffing the purple beauties! :)
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the butter and olive oil together in large skillet.
- Add the onion, celery, and garlic and saute over low heat until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced bell pepper and continue to saute until the onion is golden.
- In the meantime, stem the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.
- With a sharp knife, score each half several times lengthwise and across, carefully removing the pulp.
- Leave a sturdy shell of about 1/4" all around.
- Chop the eggplant pulp and add it to the skillet mixture along with all the remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs.
- Add a bit of water, just enough to keep the mixture moist.
- Simmer, covered, over low heat until the eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the bread crumbs.
- Set the eggplant shells in an oiled shallow baking dish, which should be of a size that they can be securely propped up against each other.
- Stuff the eggplant shells with the sauteed mixture, then drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of melted butter apiece.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until the shells are tender but not collapsed.
- Serve with a bit of grated Parmesan for garnish.
- Note: if you do not like green bell pepper, you might want to try substituting with orange, yellow, or red bell pepper.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CREOLE CASSEROLE
tasty and easy recipe. serve with a garden green salad, with large slivers of parma cheese and a glass of red wine. Delicious.
Provided by andypandy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Wash and slice the eggplant.
- Sprinkle well with some salt in a strainer and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse salt off well, and pat dry on towelling.
- Heat the first amount of oil in a fry pan and saute each slice of eggplant just until golden with brown colourings.
- Arrange eggplant in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Hint: sometimes I brush oil on my eggplant and place on a cookie sheet, and bake in the oven turning once to brown each side, maybe a total of 12 minutes, instead of the frying.
- Also with the pan frying you might have to add more oil, as the eggplant will absorb the oil.
- (or use peanut oil which does not get too absorbed into vegie.).
- After layering into your baking dish set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the second tablespoon on olive oil in a skillet and saute onion, peppers, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook two minutes.
- Add the paste, and water and spices.
- Cook until thickened.
- Pour over the eggplant evenly.
- Sprinkle with the romano cheese.
- Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle with the black pepper freshly ground.
- Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and browned and all is heated thru.
- approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- As you can tell from this recipe each item is already cooked to your preference before going into the oven for final 15 minutes.
- So the thickness of the sauce and doness of the eggplant is already almost to its peak.
- Alternative topping.
- 3 whole eggs, a quarter cup of cheese grated and 1 cup bread crumbs, make a paste and smear over the top evenly (like a pie crust) then place in oven to bake the 20 minutes.
OLD FASHIONED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE - A SOUTHERN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE
How do you make eggplant taste good? Follow this Southern Eggplant Casserole Recipe. Adding cheese, cracker crumbs and butter to eggplant makes this Old Fashioned Eggplant Casserole the perfect side dish to any dinner.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Casserole Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish (or 8x8 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook peeled, diced eggplant in boiling water until fork tender; drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked eggplant, beaten eggs, crushed crackers, milk, shredded cheese, melted butter and salt and pepper.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) (AND CORN) CASSEROLE
This recipe has been a favorite in my family for many years, especially with DH. Eggplant is not a vegetable we eat much of - but we do like this casserole! I usually make it as a main dish - but it could be used as a side.
Provided by Trisha W
Categories Corn
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the eggplant, then cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Drain and dice the cooked eggplant.
- Mix together all the ingredients through the pepper.
- Put into a greased casserole dish.
- Cover with the cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 123.8, Sodium 760, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 15.4
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
The technique may seem a little strange here, but it is not unlike making a dressing or stuffing for poultry. The end result is a delicious vegetarian main dish for the fall. It has a rich taste and meaty texture; some of my vegetarian friends were very suspicious while eating it, but I wouldn't fool them!
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and slice the eggplant 1 cm thick and place the slices on a plate in a single layer.
- Salt them heavily, cover with another plate and weight.
- Leave for 1/2 to one hour.
- Cut the bread into cubes.
- Peel and chop the onion.
- Sauté the bread cubes with the spices in 1 tbsp of olive oil, and lay them in a small lasagne pan when they are nicely browned.
- Rinse and gently squeeze dry the eggplant.
- Cut it in to 1 cm cubes and sauté them, with the onion, in the remaining olive oil, until the eggplant is tender.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix into the toasted bread cubes in the lasagne pan.
- Top with the grated cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
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 you are using a mandoline slicer, be sure to use the guard to protect your fingers.
- Salt the eggplant slices: This will help to draw out the bitterness. Be sure to rinse the eggplant slices thoroughly before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the eggplant: This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Cook the eggplant in batches if necessary.
- Use a good quality creole seasoning: This will give the dish a delicious flavor. You can find creole seasoning at most grocery stores.
- Don't skip the bread crumbs: They add a nice crispy texture to the casserole. You can use store-bought bread crumbs or make your own.
- Serve the casserole hot: This is when it is at its best. You can garnish the casserole with chopped parsley or green onions.
Conclusion:
Eggplant Creole Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The casserole is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give Eggplant Creole Casserole a try.
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