Cheesy Eggplant Appetizer Recipes

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CHEESY EGGPLANT BAKE



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Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of vegetables out of the garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium eggplant, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 package (6 ounces) sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. , In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs. Dip eggplant into eggs, then coat with crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in 2 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and mushrooms in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until pepper and onion are crisp-tender. Sprinkle over eggplant. Top with tomatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Place cheese slices over the top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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This is a very cheesy and easy to make baked eggplant dish with an Italian flair. An excellent alternative to a pasta dish.

Provided by Julie3333

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¾ cup tomato pasta sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 447.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EGGPLANT APPETIZER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large eggplant
1 piece of ginger, 1-inch square, grated
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup stuffed jumbo olives, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 scallions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Zest of 1/4 lemon
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices. Add to a hot grill pan and grill until slices are marked on both sides and the eggplant is tender, about 7 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper, remove from grill pan and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, olives, tomatoes, scallions, sesame seeds, zest and rice vinegar.
  • Arrange the eggplant on two plates, top with the vegetable mixture, sprinkle more sesame seeds on top

CHEESY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



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This may be served as an appetizer with pizza sauce, or for a tasty sandwich, layer between toasted French bread slices!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds)
salt
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 loaf French bread (16-ounce)
lettuce
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
  • Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
  • Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
  • Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
  • Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
  • Split in half lengthwise; toast.
  • Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
  • Yield: 4 servings.
  • Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

CHEESY EGGPLANT APPETIZER



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Tender eggplant slices are layered in a hollowed-out Italian bread loaf with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan to make these cheesy appetizer bites.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 eggplant (1 lb.), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Italian bread loaf (8 oz.), split lengthwise
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Cut each eggplant slice into thirds; place in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Brush evenly with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 6 to 8 min. or until eggplant is tender, turning after 4 min. and brushing with remaining dressing.
  • Remove centers from bread halves, leaving 1-inch-thick shells. (Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.) Fill bread shells with eggplant; top with pasta sauce and cheeses. Place on baking sheet.
  • Broil 1 to 2 min. or until mozzarella is melted; sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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