Make Cheesy Baked Eggplant
Recipe Name: Cheesy Baked Eggplant
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
4. In a skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the feta cheese, heavy cream, and milk.
6. Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel and arrange half of them in a single layer in a baking dish.
7. Spread half of the onion and garlic mixture over the eggplant slices, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
8. Repeat with another layer of eggplant, onion and garlic mixture, and shredded cheese.
9. Pour the feta cheese mixture evenly over the top of the layers.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
12. Let the cheesy baked eggplant cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!