EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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When I first made this, my husband and kids ate it right up. They had no idea it was eggplant. It's a nice change-of-pace side dish.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large eggplant, peeled and diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, dissolved in
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups italian seasoned croutons (small ones work best)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Spray a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the 4 cups salted water.
  • Add eggplant (and onion, if using it) and continue to boil for 3 minutes; drain.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine eggplant, croutons, and half of the cheese.
  • Spoon into baking dish.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine milk, flour, salt, pepper, and oregano; pour over eggplant mixture in baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Cover and bake at 325F for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for additional 5-7 minutes to melt and brown cheese.

PatrickPat 10
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy eggplant dish.


Jacob Vanegas
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


RIcardo Mungia
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this casserole. It's a great way to change up the usual eggplant Parmesan recipe.


Klay Rad
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this casserole is a great option. It's easy to make and very delicious.


Adela Fierro
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This casserole is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


bashirahmad gilgiti
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this casserole. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


AYON AONM
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have some leftover eggplant after making baba ganoush, and this is a great way to use it up.


GhcstFace007
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got lots of compliments. I will definitely be making it again.


Joe watts
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This casserole was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Aroni Regani
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I liked the flavor of this casserole, but it was a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend using less milk or cream.


Shroud Op
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The eggplant in this casserole was a bit tough. I would recommend roasting it for a longer period of time.


Omarini Pianista
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the sauce.


Fakeha Tariq
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Arbaz Abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the cheese was melted and gooey. The sauce was flavorful and tied everything together. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Furqan Yaqoob
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This casserole was amazing! I used fresh eggplant from my garden and it was so flavorful. The cheese and sauce were also perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


John Strada
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this casserole changed my mind! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and had a smoky flavor that I loved. The cheese and sauce were also delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Tsholofelo Nageng
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I made this casserole last night and it was a hit! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and bubbly. The sauce was flavorful and tied everything together. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deliciou


Jesse Torres
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This eggplant casserole is a winner! The combination of eggplant, cheese, and sauce is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the sauce was rich and