Best Best Ever Eggplant Casserole Recipes

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EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the eggplant and cook halfway through. Add red pepper, celery, and onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to wilt. Add the basil leaves. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan, cream, bread crumbs and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Place skillet in the oven and cook until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with grilled lamb chops.

EGGPLANT, CRABMEAT AND SHRIMP CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 eggplants
1 tablespoon salt
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Lea and Perrins, green label
1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 sleeve crackers, crushed for crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
3 eggs, beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat
1/2 pound boiled or steamed shrimp, peeled (substitute: 6 ounce can, drained)
Seasoned bread crumbs, for topping
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Peel and dice eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Boil in enough water to cover with 1 tablespoon salt until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil until very tender. Fold vegetable mixture into eggplant. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, Lea and Perrins, Creole seasoning, hot red pepper sauce, 1 cup cracker crumbs, Parmesan, salt and cayenne, then eggs. Gently fold in seafood. Place in greased casserole. Top with bread crumbs and melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you dish is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often in summer when fresh produce is abundant.-Marelyn Baugher, Holdredge, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add eggplant. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender;drain and set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk, egg and eggplant; mix well., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BEST EVER EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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This Eggplant Casserole tastes more like a Thanksgiving sage stuffing and is the best I've ever had and very simple to make.

Provided by Hazelruthe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs eggplants, peeled & cubed
1 quart breadcrumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon salt
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Soak peeled & cubed eggplant in salt water overnight.
  • Steam eggplant for 30 minutes.
  • Soak bread crumbs in milk and mix with eggplant.
  • Add eggs & seasonings.
  • Mix well by hand.
  • Put in a casserole dish and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.6, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 242.6, Sodium 3018.9, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 13, Sugar 13.8, Protein 38

CHEESY EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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My mom would make this when I was young, and it was always a favorite. Serve with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.

Provided by lyndalou

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Vegetable Main Dish Recipes     Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing, or as needed
2 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
¼ pound mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush about 2 tablespoons olive oil onto eggplant slices; arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove eggplant from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange about 1/2 the eggplant slices in a 2-quart casserole dish; top with 1/2 the sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 734.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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