EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
I really think this is what I would eat for my last meal on Earth. It's so simple and, when done right, sublime. I cannot stop eating this!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 and 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the tomato sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onions become translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and the canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time. Taste for seasoning, the tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Cook for another few minutes if the tomatoes still taste like they need a little more time to break down. Set aside to cool.
- For the eggplant (this step is optional, leave it out if you have limited time): Arrange the eggplant rounds in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt on both sides of each slice and allow it to sit for about 1 hour. Salting it draws out the liquid and bitter flavor. After an hour, rinse with cold water and dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
- Put the flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the oregano and fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper. Dip each eggplant slice in the flour and shake off any excess. Then, dip in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat both sides of each slice of eggplant. Arrange them in single layers on the baking sheets.
- In a large skillet, pour enough oil to accumulate about 1/2-inch in the bottom. Heat the oil until it begins to smoke lightly (alternatively, test with a thermometer and wait until the oil registers between 380 degrees F and 400 degrees F). Use a pair of kitchen tongs to add a single layer of the eggplant to the pan. Cook them until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a kitchen towel so the eggplant can drain as the others cook. Season lightly with salt. Take care to reheat the oil back up to temperature before adding another batch of slices to the pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To assemble: In a 9 by 13-inch flameproof baking dish, spoon about 1/4 of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Top with a layer of the fried eggplant; the eggplant slices can overlap slightly. Top with about 1/3 of the mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with about 1/4 of the Parmesan and provolone cheeses. Top with a layer of torn basil leaves. Spoon sauce and repeat the layering 2 more times to make 3 layers. End with the remaining mozzarella. Carefully press the layers down firmly into the dish once assembled. Place the dish in the top part of the oven and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. For extra browning, put the dish under the broiler for a minute or two just before serving to get an extra brown cheesy top. I always nibble on a bit of that before sharing it with my friends!
MAW MAW'S EGGPLANT DRESSING
This recipe came from my cajun grandmother, Hazel Wiltz Forrest. Everytime I taste it I think of her and her wonderful cooking.
Provided by Michelle Hickey
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Brown ground beef and add onion and bell pepper as you brown it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2. Boil whole eggplants until tender.
- 3. When eggplants are tender, peel and cut into bite size chunks. ( I like to remove the seeds but this is optional)
- 4. Add eggplant to meat mixture and add rice. Simmer another 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper and red pepper to taste.
- 5. *Hint - If you prefer using bread to rice, use 3 slices stale or toasted white bread. Wet bread and squeeze out water. Add bread to meat mixture and cook 10 minutes.
PAN-SEARED EGGPLANT WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING RECIPE
Eggplant gets a big lift from buttery avocado and an irresistibly kicky, creamy sauce.
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Add half of shallot and cook, stirring often, until tender and slightly charred and crisp around the edges, about 5 minutes; season with salt. Remove skillet from heat.
- Whisk buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, honey, and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Scrape in charred shallot; reserve skillet. Add 3 Tbsp. oil and 2 Tbsp. chives and mix well. Season dressing with salt.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium-high. Add half of eggplant slices and arrange in a single layer; season lightly with salt. Cook, without moving, until browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn; cook on second side until browned and tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to skillet and repeat with remaining eggplant slices.
- Let eggplant cool slightly, then add cucumbers, parsley, lemon juice, half of lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. chives to bowl. Toss well; season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in avocado.
- Transfer to a platter and drizzle with several spoonfuls of dressing (you don't need to use all of it). Top with remaining lemon zest, shallot, and 1 Tbsp. chives.
EGGPLANT DRESSING
Putting this here for safe keeping. It's a work in progress, I'm trying to get as close to Picadilly's as possible.
Provided by Carol V.
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 1 casserole, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook eggplant in boiling salted water 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain well. Combine eggplant, milk, soup, egg, onion, 3/4 cup stuffing mix, and salt, stirring well. Spoon into a lightly greased 1 quart casserole. Combine remaining 1/2 cup stuffing mix and butter; sprinkle over eggplant mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
EGGPLANT DRESSING
A recipe my family grew up on that our mom made, simply ingredients and cooking. Great as a meal with sliced tomatoes or a side dish. **My mom would also slice bell peppers in half, remove seeds and rub a bit of oil on outside then mound this eggplant dressing inside, place stuffed bell pepper in 9 x 13 dish with a just enough water to cover bottom and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes to be served as a side dish. ***You can also just cook your eggplant down with the seasonings S,P Garlic Powder, onion and bell pepper. Cool then freeze in smaller packages with a good seal. When ready to use take out defrost add cooked meat and rice and heat thoroughly.
Provided by Justmez2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook ground hamburger meat-use a 92/8 mixture drain any fat, add garlic powder, S & P, and chopped bell pepper, and onion cook on low till onion wilted.
- 2. Peel eggplant, slice and cut each slice into 1" cubes.
- 3. Add eggplant to meat mixture, turn up heat, put lid on so eggplant will steam. Each time you check mash down eggplant with back of spoon. Continue until eggplant is tender and mixes in with meat mixture. This takes about 45 minutes.
- 4. Cook rice according to package directions.
- 5. Stir in cooked rice to mixture and heat so its hot through and through.
- * Cooking time for recipe maybe a little bit more.
EGGPLANT RICE DRESSING- CAJUN
This is a healthy and tasty alternative to dirty rice. Also a great way to get the kids to try and love eggplant! I usually make this with one pound of ground turkey to reduce the fat and calories. To add even more flavor you can increase the onion and garlic if you like but we find it well seasoned as is. Sometimes we will even add some celery in with the onion mixture. Use what you have and what you like. Any color bell peppers are fine too! Red and yellow peppers add a nice color addition. Likewise, you do not HAVE to peel the eggplant if you want to leave the skin on. Just dice them up small. Another great color addition to a simple meal! Also, you can make this vegetarian if you use vegetable broth and leave out the meat or substitute TVP. Enjoy!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground meat and drain well. Rinse with water if desired. Reduce heat and add eggplant, onions, bell peppers, garlic and green onions. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the broth and just a little water if needed so that it almost covers the mixture. Stir in seasoning and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or until it has reached a desirable consistency. I like to have some liquid left in the bottom when I add the rice.
- Stir in cooked rice until well mixed and the remaining liquid has absorbed into the rice as much as you want. Serve hot as a side dish or a main dish.
- Note: For those who like lots of heat this is great served with tabasco or other hot sauce or even a sauce piquant! Ces' si bon!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 209.2, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 24.3
BAYOU EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP DRESSING
A dressing recipe from my FIL's collection. I haven't tried this one yet. Posting for safe keeping and cooler weather. Make the cornbread the night before, crumble it, and set it out to dry overnight.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Oven
Time 2h3m
Yield 14 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil (medium heat) in a large non-stick skillet.
- Add in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
- Add in the eggplant, stir to combine.
- Cover and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is tender; stir frequently.
- Add in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook/stir for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
- Put the shrimp mixture into a large mixing bowl; add in the crumbled cornbread and parsley.
- Gradually stir in the eggs and approximately 1 cup broth, until the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy.
- Season to with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer mixture to a buttered casserole dish; drizzle with 1/2 cup broth.
- Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes; uncover the last 15 minutes of cooking time if you want a crusty dressing.
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