Description
These Cheesy Marinara Baked Eggplant Slices are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Layers of eggplant, marinara sauce, muenster cheese, and fresh basil come together to create a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Eggplant:
- 1 large eggplant or 2 small eggplants, ideally longer and skinny than wide in shape
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1 25–ounce jar garlic marinara sauce
- 1 (8-ounce package) muenster cheese slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare eggplant: Cut top of eggplant. Slice horizontally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Toss with salt and let sit while oven heats up. After sitting for 30 minutes, pat eggplant dry with paper towels.
- Bake eggplant: Arrange eggplant slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Assemble dish: Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking pan. Nestle eggplant slices into the pan, top with marinara, muenster slices, and basil. Repeat with another layer of eggplant, sauce, and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown. Top with more basil and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by using your favorite type of cheese or adding additional toppings like sliced olives or roasted red peppers.
- Make sure to slice the eggplant evenly for consistent baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
