baked stuffed eggplant

Enfield, CT
Updated on Aug 24, 2011

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!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small eggplants
  • 1/2 pound italian sausage, hot
  • 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, dry
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

How To Make baked stuffed eggplant

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage, garlic and onion in olive oil till browned. Add bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, leaving burner on low.
  • Step 3
    Remove eggplant from the water and core out the eggplant, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge.
  • Step 4
    Add additional eggplant to the sausage mixture and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
  • Step 5
    Stuff eggplants with sausage/eggplant mixture. Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 6
    Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.

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