Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    223

Transform humble eggplant into a comforting and flavorful casserole! Diced eggplant melds beautifully with savory herbs, garlic, and cheddar cheese, all topped with a crisp breadcrumb topping. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    92 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1078 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the diced eggplant in a medium microwave-safe dish. Cook on High for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the eggplant is tender. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the cooked eggplant to a lightly greased 9x9 inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In the baking dish, gently mix in 1/2 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese, the dry bread stuffing mix, crushed garlic, diced onion, and lightly beaten egg. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Season generously with Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Return to the oven and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and lightly browned. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cool slightly before serving. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the eggplant mixture.
If you don't have bread stuffing mix, you can use plain breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter and Italian seasoning.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Gruyere or mozzarella would also be delicious.
To prevent the eggplant from becoming bitter, sprinkle it with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes before cooking. Rinse and pat dry before using.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 74 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Keeley Mills

    Easy to make and a great way to use up leftover stuffing mix. I added some chopped tomatoes for extra flavor.

  • Dawson Runte

    A simple and satisfying weeknight meal. I will definitely make this again.

  • Marilyne Stark

    I used Gruyere cheese instead of cheddar and it was delicious!

  • Tatum Gulgowski

    I was skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge eggplant fan, but it was surprisingly good! My family loved it.

  • Lelia Baileymcclure

    I've made this several times and it's always a hit. I sometimes add a layer of marinara sauce.

  • Zoila Cremin

    My husband who hates eggplant, loves this dish!

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