Eggplant Appetizer

Ingredients
•6 – ¼” slices of eggplant
•1 teaspoon olive oil
•6 – ¼” slices tomato
•2oz shredded mozzarella
•Basil
•Black pepper

Place eggplant slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Lightly brush slices with olive oil. Broil until eggplant is brown. Flip over, brush with oil and brown. Top each slice with a slice of tomato and broil for another minute. Divide cheese between slices, add basil and pepper, broil until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

INGREDIENTS
• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
3. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

INGREDIENTS
• 1 eggplant, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dry bread stuffing mix
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small tomato
• splash of red wine or water


DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the eggplant in a medium microwave safe dish. Cook, stirring once, in the microwave 5 minutes on High, or until tender. Transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.