Layered Roasted Eggplant Casserole is a hearty dish which is good with grilled meats and is a nice vegetarian choice
Course Main Course, Vegetable
Keyword basil, cheese, eggplant, onion, tomatoes
Servings 6
Author Modified Carol Laschinger Recipe
Ingredients
2eggplants - medium sized
2large onions - caramelized
4large tomatoes - sliced
1/2 - 3/4cupgrated or shredded cheddar cheese
Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
6 - 8chopped fresh basil - may substitute with 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4Tspdried oregano
Instructions
Slice eggplants, about ½ inch thick and toss them with olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt. Bake at 350 deg F for 10 - 15 minutes and set aside.
Slice the onion and lightly fry in olive oil at medium temperature until just softened. Add a tbsp of balsamic vinegar and turn down the burner to low. Cook, turning occasionally for about 20 minutes. Set aside.
Slice the tomatoes, about 1/3 inch.
In a greased baking dish, make the layers:- baked eggplants- caramelized onion- tomatoes
Cover each layer with some grated cheese and mayo, fresh chopped basil and dried oregano.
Make as many layers as the baking dish's depth allows (at least 2) and bake at 350 deg F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cooked through.