Best 10 Stuffed Eggplant Parm Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Embrace the Mediterranean Delights: Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan, a Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines the richness of eggplant, the savory depths of Parmesan cheese, and a medley of herbs and spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. Discover how to transform humble eggplants into culinary masterpieces, stuffed with a flavorful filling of seasoned breadcrumbs, herbs, and succulent cheeses. Learn the art of breading and frying the eggplant slices to achieve that perfect golden-brown crispiness. Indulge in the delight of homemade tomato sauce, simmered to perfection with fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and Italian herbs. Elevate your dish with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, creating a delectable golden crust that will leave you craving more. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables and a gluten-free option using almond flour. Let your taste buds savor the authentic flavors of Italy with our Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan, a dish that promises to impress and satisfy even the most discerning food connoisseur.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARM



Stuffed Eggplant Parm image

Eggplant lovers, this cheesy Parm bake from Delish.com is for you.

Categories     eggplant parm     baked eggplant     cheesy eggplant     stuffed eggplant     italian eggplant     low carb eggplant parm     stuffed eggplant     stuffed eggplant parm     no fry eggplant parm

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c. marinara, divided
2 medium eggplants, halved
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
Freshly sliced basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1 cup of marinara over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Using a spoon, hollow out eggplants, leaving about a 1/2-inch-thick border around skin to create a boat; transfer to baking dish. Roughly chop scooped-out eggplant flesh.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in chopped eggplant and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl and add tomatoes, egg, 1 cups of mozzarella, and remaining 1/2 cup marinara. Mix until just combined, then scoop into eggplant boats. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and bread crumbs.
  • Bake until eggplants are tender and cheese is golden, about 50 minutes.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH GROUND BEEF



Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan With Ground Beef image

This is a stuffed eggplant Parmesan recipe with ground beef. Eggplant halves are stuffed with ground beef, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds), ends trimmed and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh soft bread crumbs (made from about 3 slices)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (or 3 to 4 slices)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Hollow out inside of eggplant, leaving a sturdy shell for stuffing.
  • Place shells in a foil-lined baking pan and set aside.
  • Dice eggplant that was removed from "shells."
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved diced eggplant and sauté until soft.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Add ground beef to skillet; cook while breaking up.
  • Add garlic to skillet and sauté for about 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes.
  • Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and sautéed eggplant to sauce mixture and stir to blend.
  • Spoon sauce mixture into eggplant shells.
  • Cut mozzarella cheese slices into triangles and arrange on top of eggplant halves, or top eggplant with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake stuffed eggplant Parmesan oven for about 25 minutes.
  • To serve, place eggplant halves on a bed of cooked buttered green beans or spaghetti squash. Or serve stuffed eggplant on heated marinara sauce with cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 746 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARM



Stuffed Eggplant Parm image

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium Italian eggplant, peeled (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Kosher salt
1 cup marinara sauce, plus more as needed
8 ounces round mozzarella, thinly sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk or water
2 cups breadcrumbs
Canola or peanut oil, for frying
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Fit 2 baking sheets with cooling racks.
  • Cut the eggplant into round slices about 1/2-inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl and mix well. Pat the eggplant slices dry, brush each slice with the olive oil mixture and season with salt. Place the eggplant in the oven to roast until just tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and working one at a time, spread 1 to 2 teaspoons marinara sauce over each eggplant slice. Add a slice of mozzarella and another spoonful of marinara. Place another slice of roasted eggplant on top and gently press together. Set aside and repeat until all the eggplant has been used.
  • Set up 3 bowls or shallow dishes on the countertop - one with flour and 1 teaspoon salt, one with beaten eggs, milk and 1 teaspoon salt and the third with breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Carefully take the assembled eggplant stacks and dip them into flour, then the egg making sure that all sides are completely coated. Roll in the breadcrumbs, again taking care to cover all sides. Set aside on a clean baking sheet while the remaining pieces are breaded.
  • Pour oil into a large cast-iron pan to a depth of 3/4-inch. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Carefully add the eggplant pieces, 3 or 4 at a time, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack and rest for 1 minute before transferring to a plate to serve. Repeat with the remaining eggplant stacks. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with extra sauce on the side.

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN ROLLS



Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan Rolls image

Had this for the first time at a take-out pizza and pasta place in southern California. We all loved it so much that we came up with our own version that is just as good as the take-out one. This has become an all-time favorite in our house. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, cream sauce, or other topping sauce. We serve this over spaghetti noodles, then top with favorite sauce sprinkled with cheese. Or just eat as they are straight from the oven.

Provided by Nikki Wilson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons sea salt, or as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup dried bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 cups ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices lengthwise; discard the end slices with skin. Lay the eggplant slices on paper towels and sprinkle both sides generously with sea salt. Let slices drain for 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip each eggplant slice in flour and shake off excess; dip into egg and then into bread crumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the slices until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, place on baking sheets, and refrigerate eggplant for 10 minutes.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, and garlic in a bowl; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Place a cooled eggplant slice onto a work surface and mound 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cheese mixture in the center; roll up slice and place seam side down into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining slices and cheese filling.
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until filling is hot, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 747.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

STUFFED EGGPLANT



Stuffed Eggplant image

So delicious! Great as a main course but you can buy the mini eggplant and use them as a side dish or appetizer! A must try!

Provided by Elaina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant, halved lengthwise
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil, divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup white wine
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out the flesh of the eggplant, chop, and reserve. Season shells with salt and pepper, and coat with some olive oil; set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute sausage and garlic until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in the reserved chopped eggplant. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Pour in wine, and cook 5 minutes. Mix in the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If mixture is dry, stir in more olive oil. Stuff mixture into eggplant shells, and sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 976.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 69.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 2082.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN



Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan image

A twist on the old standby! I like to use my homemade tomato sauce for this recipe, as well as using crushed croutons as the bread crumbs. A hint for shelling the eggplants - use a grapefruit spoon to start!

Provided by MARGARITADEE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out to 1/4 inch flesh rim
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Roughly chop eggplant centers, and add to pan with onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Spoon mixture back into eggplant, and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish, and cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1001.4 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

MOM'S STUFFED EGGPLANT



Mom's Stuffed Eggplant image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 pound ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, small diced
1 red pepper, small diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, chopped
1 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, divided
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
2 chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the eggplant in half and scoop out the center, leaving enough meat inside the skin so that it holds its shape when baked. Boil the scooped-out center part until very soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add the seasoned ground beef to the pan and saute until all of its liquid is evaporated and the beef begins to brown slightly. Drain the beef, removing the extra, unnecessary fat. Let cool briefly and chop the cooked beef so that there are no large chunks of meat. In another medium saute pan over medium heat add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute the onions, peppers and garlic together.
  • In a bowl mix together the cooked eggplant, vegetables, cooked beef, herbs, 1 cup of the cheese, bread crumbs, and the egg.
  • Fill the scooped-out eggplant halves with this mixture, dividing it evenly among the 2 halves.
  • Top with chopped tomatoes and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese, season with salt and pepper, place on an oiled oven tray or baking dish, and bake for 50 minutes in preheated oven. Let cool briefly, slice widthwise and serve.

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN



Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan image

This twist on your classic eggplant parmesan is half the mess and all the flavor packed into individual eggplant boats. Roast the eggplant in the oven and skip the dredging and frying process for a tender eggplant that uses a lot less oil. The eggplant is tossed with a quick marinara sauce and lots of cheese and topped with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy bite that's sure to satisfy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 4 ounces)
1 1/3 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Halve each eggplant lengthwise. Leaving a 1/2-inch border, score the eggplant flesh into 1/2-inch pieces. Scoop out the eggplant cubes with a spoon to create a boat out of the shell. Place the eggplant cubes on a rimmed baking sheet, breaking the large pieces apart with your hands, and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and set aside.
  • Brush the inside of the eggplant shells with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake the eggplant shells and cubes, rotating the baking sheet and dish halfway through, until tender, about 20 minutes for the cubes and 30 minutes for the shells.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until a deep brick red, about 2 minutes. Break up the tomatoes with your hands and add to the skillet along with their juices. Swirl 1/4 cup water around the tomato can and add the liquid to the sauce. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the dried oregano and the basil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Toss together the panko, parsley, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano in a medium bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Combine the cooked eggplant cubes, 2 cups of the sauce, the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the panko mixture in a large bowl. Spoon the eggplant mixture into the 4 shells and top with the remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella and the remaining panko mixture. Broil until the top is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully. Serve the remaining sauce alongside.

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA



Stuffed Eggplant Parmigiana image

My daughter recently bought me some vintage cookbooks. This recipe came from Betty Crocker's Dinner in a Dish, published in 1965. This is a great version of one of my favorite ways to enjoy eggplant!

Provided by loof751

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small eggplants
1 lb Italian sausage
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons parsley
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mince the garlic. Cut eggplants in half and scoop out the pulp; dice.
  • Remove the casing from the Italian sausage. Brown the sausage in a skillet; drain well.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, salt and oregano. cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add the diced eggplant pulp. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer.
  • Place the eggplant shells in a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Divide half of the sauce among the eggplant shells. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Heap remaining sauce on the shells and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN



Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan image

Instead of breading and frying, our healthy version of eggplant parmesan gets stuffed and baked.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 small eggplants, (about 8 to 10 ounces each)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Low-Fat Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons medium-chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Bake eggplants until slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Transfer eggplants to a clean surface. Slice off 1/4 of each eggplant lengthwise, and reserve the pieces. Hollow out eggplants, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh attached to the skin. Reserve the flesh. Cut removed pieces and flesh of the eggplants into 1/4-inch dice; set aside.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet with olive-oil spray, and place over medium heat. Stir in the diced eggplant, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Cover, and cook the eggplant until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and parsley, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Fill the reserved hollowed eggplants with eggplant filling brimming over the top slightly, and place in a baking pan large enough to comfortably hold the eggplants. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the balsamella sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until all the butter has been absorbed, and cook 2 minutes. Slowly pour in 1/4 cup milk, while briskly whisking. Briskly whisk in the remaining 1 1/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup at a time, until all the milk has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. Cook until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of pancake batter, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons balsamella sauce over the top of each filled eggplant, and sprinkle tops with Parmesan. Bake until tops are golden and eggplants are heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the eggplant is cooked evenly, slice it into uniform thickness.
  • To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • For a crispy coating, use a combination of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  • To ensure the eggplant is cooked through, bake it until it is tender and golden brown.
  • For a flavorful sauce, use a combination of tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and basil.
  • To create a gooey cheese layer, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Stuffed eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to make this classic Italian dish at home. With its crispy eggplant, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.

Related Topics