Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Indulge in the savory delight of baked eggplant topped with gooey melted cheese, a tantalizing dish that marries the richness of eggplant with the tanginess of tomatoes and the creaminess of cheese. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece, perfect for a cozy dinner or a delightful appetizer.

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Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant (300 grams / about 10 ounces)
  • 2 tomatoes (200 grams / about 7 ounces)
  • 70 grams (about 2.5 ounces) cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic (10 grams)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Peel the garlic cloves, rinse the eggplant and tomatoes.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Slice the eggplant into 8-10 mm thick rounds. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt, place them in a bowl, and let them sit for 30 minutes. Then rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry. This step prevents bitterness in the final dish.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Arrange the eggplant slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place a few small pieces of garlic on top of each eggplant slice.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Place thin slices of tomato on top.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

Grate the hard cheese using a coarse grater and sprinkle it over each eggplant slice with tomato. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

The baked eggplant with cheese is ready. Transfer them to a plate and garnish with finely chopped herbs.

Baked Eggplant with Cheese

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