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sizzling cheesy italian eggplant - cassies

(2 RATINGS)
183 Pinches 6 Photos
1lovetocook1x avatar
Somewhere, PA
Updated on Oct 1, 2014

This dish is so easy, yet very tasty and satisfying..this would make a great appetizer for your next party...or a light snack. My family loved it...I hope you do as well...:) My photos

prep time 5 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield about 8 slices with one med eggplant

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant- sliced into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick pieces
  • olive - oil for drizzling
  • fresh - basil leaves - chopped
  • fresh - mozzarella sliced
  • kosher - salt & pepper
  • italian - seasoning
  • favorite - marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • Parmesan - for sprinkling

How To Make sizzling cheesy italian eggplant - cassies

  • Step 1
    Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray or could grease with olive oil. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Place as many slices of eggplant that will fit - or as many as you need. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
  • Step 2
    Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes, then turn each slice to the other side and season- drizzle again with olive oil. Bake another 15 - 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 3
    Turn oven to broiler. Remove eggplant and sprinkle each slice with fresh basil, evenly.
  • Step 4
    Add a slice of fresh cheese to each eggplant round. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and broil until golden.
  • Step 5
    Plate and sprinkle with a little more kosher salt, fresh Parmesan cheese & serve with a side of warm marinara... Delicious!
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