How to Make Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. This cheesy eggplant Parmesan casserole takes the traditional flavors of this beloved dish and turns them into a delicious, family-friendly meal that's perfect for any night of the week. With layers of tender eggplant, savory marinara sauce, and ooey-gooey cheese, this casserole is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing, or as needed
  • 2 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Brush 2 tablespoons olive oil onto eggplant slices; arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove eggplant from the oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, basil, and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange about 1/2 of the eggplant slices in a 2-quart casserole dish; top with 1/2 of the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubby, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 412mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 821mg