BAKED STUFFED EGGPLANT

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This recipe is a great alternative to eggplant parmesan. You can omit the Italian sausage for a vegetarian entree. Add garlic bread and salad for a complete dinner!

Provided by Gigi Landry

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large or 2 small eggplants
1/2 lb italian sausage, hot
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 c bread crumbs, dry
1 1/2 c marinara sauce
1/2 c mozzarella cheese
1/4 c diced onions
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Slice eggplant in half lengthwise. Place in open pan of boiling water, bottom side down, with water coming to about 3/4 of the way up on the eggplant. Boil until eggplant is just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage, garlic and onion in olive oil till browned. Add bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, leaving burner on low.
  • 3. Remove eggplant from the water and core out the eggplant, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge.
  • 4. Add additional eggplant to the sausage mixture and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
  • 5. Stuff eggplants with sausage/eggplant mixture. Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • 6. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.

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