SIZZLING CHEESY ITALIAN EGGPLANT - CASSIES

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Sizzling Cheesy Italian Eggplant - Cassies image

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

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3. Turn oven to broiler. Remove eggplant and sprinkle each slice with fresh basil, evenly.
  • 4. Add a slice of fresh cheese to each eggplant round. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and broil until golden.
  • 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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