Eggplant Pizza

Here is another eggplant recipe that I tried.  I really loved it and again, I'm not an eggplant eater.  I left the skin on, but it was a little tough.  Next time I'll peel the eggplant.  But I loved it.  Tasted just like a pizza to me, and you can put on whatever toppings you like.

Eggplant Pizza

Eggplant
Mozzarella cheese
Pizza sauce or marinara sauce (I used marinara sauce)
Desired toppings

Slice eggplant in 1/2 inch rounds.  Place on paper towel and salt lightly to draw out the water for about 20-30 minutes.  Blot dry with paper towel.

Put eggplant on greased baking sheet.  Put sauce, then cheese and any other desired topping on each round. 

Bake at 400 degrees about 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted

**I only put cheese on top (added some grated Parmesan), but can't wait to try pepperoni or mushrooms :-)  Getting hungry just writing about it!

Baked Eggplant

I got some eggplant in my co-op and tried a couple of new recipes.  This is a baked eggplant that was really delicious and easy to make.  I'm not a big eggplant eater, but I did enjoy this.  Hopefully you will too.

Baked Eggplant 

Eggplant
Mayonnaise
Parmesan Cheese (I added some shredded Romano and Asiago cheese to the Parmesan)

Slice eggplant about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick rounds.  Lay eggplant on paper towels and sprinkle with salt to draw out the water.  Don't be too heavy handed with the salt or it will be too salty.  Let it sit for about 20 - 30 minutes, then blot dry with a paper towel. 

Spread mayonnaise on one side of each eggplant slice.  Again, don't be heavy handed.  Then dip the mayo side down into Parmesan cheese.  Put on a greased baking sheet in a single layer, cheese side up.

Bake at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes or until browned.

**I made mine with the skin still on the eggplant.  Sometimes the skin can be tough.  Next time I make it, I'm going to remove the skin and see how it does.  I guess it's really your preference--skin on, skin off.