Cheesy Baked Eggplant

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Brush both sides eggplant slices with oil. Place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, tomatoes, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until spinach wilts and tomatoes begin to release their juices, about 2 minutes. Combine ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and ricotta in a medium bowl; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place eggplant slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with spinach mixture; spread cheese mixture in a thin layer over spinach. Top with sauce; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)