eggplant mozzarella

Name: Eggplant Mozzarella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large tomato; 1 cup(s) mozzarella, shredded

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ali Bresnahan

Kihei, HI

Updated on Oct 25, 2021

I've never been much of a fan of eggplant, but this recipe has made a fan of me. It is easy to make and really delicious...and whether you serve it as an entree or as a side dish, (like anything with melted cheese on top), it always looks pretty.

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This is what the dish looks like going into the oven. It's even more beautiful coming out!

prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 3 as an entree, 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

1 eggplant
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large tomato
1 cup mozzarella, shredded

How To Make eggplant mozzarella

Step 1

Slice eggplant into 1" slices. For six servings, place six slices on parchment paper in baking pan.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together garlic, paprika, basil, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Mix well. Spread mixture on each eggplant slice.
Step 3

Slice tomato. Place slice on each piece of eggplant. Sprinkle with salt.
Step 4

Place handful (or whatever) of mozzarella on top of each slice.
Step 5

Sprinkle a little basil on top too. Place in 400 degree oven, cook for 25 minutes.
Step 6

I'm embarassed to say I forgot to take the final picture, taking it out of the oven. (We were hungry!) But believe me when I tell you they were beautiful, with the cheese all melty and browned on the top. Served with side of pasta with just butter, and a side salad with Italian dressing. It was FABulous.
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