my cousin had made this for the wedding... you might have gotten some. :D
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
1 (1 1/2 to 2 lb.) eggplant 4 to 5 tbsp. butter at room temperature 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash the eggplant and trim off the ends. (some people cut of the skin, but not me) Cut the eggplant into six to eight slices, each about half an inch thick.
Blend the butter and cheese and spread the eggplant slices on both sides with the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you have enough eggplant slices to put it in layers.. then you can sprinkle the parsley inbetween. If not just sprinkle it on top with the breadcrumbs. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in one layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until eggplant is tender throughout. Make sure it is well cooked. (might take 30 min).
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You can also wrap it in foil and bake for about 45min til its all soft, then toss it in a blender with garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Makes a great spred.
Altenately you can lob it around your backyard or toss it at people's heads.
Eggplant, aubergine... what to do with it?!
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
1 (1 1/2 to 2 lb.) eggplant
4 to 5 tbsp. butter at room temperature
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
breadcrumbs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash the eggplant and trim off the ends. (some people cut of the skin, but not me) Cut the eggplant into six to eight slices, each about half an inch thick.
Blend the butter and cheese and spread the eggplant slices on both sides with the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you have enough eggplant slices to put it in layers.. then you can sprinkle the parsley inbetween. If not just sprinkle it on top with the breadcrumbs.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in one layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until eggplant is tender throughout. Make sure it is well cooked. (might take 30 min).
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You can also wrap it in foil and bake for about 45min til its all soft, then toss it in a blender with garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Makes a great spred.
Altenately you can lob it around your backyard or toss it at people's heads.