Cheesy eggplant parmesan rounds you’ll love today!
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Delicious cheesy eggplant parmesan rounds baked to perfection, perfect for a vegetarian appetizer or side dish.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the eggplant rounds with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the roasted eggplant rounds over the sauce and top each with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture.
- Spoon additional marinara over each round, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Make sure to slice the eggplants evenly for consistent cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg