GRILLED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

Grilled Eggplant Casserole image

Provided by Nancy Metrick

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise
4 large tomatoes, coursley chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
4 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 c basil, fresh chopped
8 oz mozzarella, fresh sliced thin

Steps:

1. Heat grill to med/high, preheat oven to 350 degrees. You'll need 8x8 glass baking dish.
2. Brush sliced eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Grill until soft with grill marks, about 5 minutes on each side.
3. Toss chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl.
4. Arrange 1/3 of tomato mixture on bottom of pan, then 1/2 of eggplant, half of sliced mozzarella, then 1/3 tomatoes, last 1/2 of eggplant, last 1/3 of tomatoes and top with last 1/2 of mozzarella. Bake 25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.