GRILLED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN

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GRILLED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN image

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Bake     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium eggplants (2-1/2 pounds total), sliced 1/2 inch thick
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place sliced tomatoes on paper toweling; sprinkle with salt. Place paper toweling on top. Let stand 30 minutes. Pat top of tomatoes to remove as much liquid as possible. 2. Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals, or heat gas grill to medium-hot, or heat oven broiler. 3. Coat eggplant on both sides with nonstick cooking spray. 4. Grill eggplant slices 6 inches from coals, or broil on baking sheet coated with cooking spray, 6 inches from heat, 5 minutes on each side or until tender. 5. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 6. Coat large, shallow oval baking dish (about 15 x 10 inches) with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange eggplant and tomato slices, alternating, around and slightly up sides of baking dish. Avoid overlapping too much; try to keep in single layer. Place a few down center of dish. Sprinkle with oregano, basil and garlic. Pour heavy cream over top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. 7. Bake in 350 degrees F oven 45 minutes, until bubbly. Remove foil. Bake 10 minutes, until cheese is golden. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Sudip Roy
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This gratin is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Lori
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this gratin. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Yasry Hamis
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy topping and the sweet tomatoes.


Amir Hameed Amir Hameed
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This gratin is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the cheese gets all bubbly and browned.


Mike Given
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant and tomatoes are perfectly balanced by the cheese and herbs.


Tansha Albert
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and tomatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


navrick williamson
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I was looking for a vegetarian dish to serve at a dinner party and this gratin was perfect. It was delicious and everyone loved it.


Jordyn Jenkins
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the way the eggplant and tomatoes caramelize in the oven.


Waqar Raja
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I've made this gratin several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese is perfect.


Kason Guilbeau
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This grilled eggplant and tomato gratin was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.