Ingredients
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1 1/2 - 2
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15
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4
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1/2
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1/2
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1/2
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2 1/4
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6
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Directions
Cheesy Aubergine, Tastes like enchiladas! Yummy and healthier than regular enchiladas. Adapted from Sunset. *This has become my most popular recipe posted here. I’ve made it slightly different ways over the years. I sprinkle the oiled eggplant with garlic salt now. It’s also great with a can of diced tomatoes and 1tbsp of tomato paste, extra cumin, garlic, dried onions, salt and cilantro. I also use reduced-fat cheese now. If you would like it spicier add some jalapenos. I love to eat it along an undressed salad of romaine, purple cabbage and grape tomatoes and eat bites of the salad and eggplant together with sour cream. Many people think it needs to be heartier so feel free to add beans, ground beef or chicken but I really don’t think it needs it. It’s also great served with rice., I have been making this recipe for 40 years. It is the only way my husband will eat eggplant. Over the years I have tweaked the recipe. One thing I have learned is to make the dish the day before. The other thing I do is use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. The pepper jack gives it a more Mexican flavor. Serve it with Spanish rice and have a Mexican veggie dinner., I’ve never been a fan of eggplant until now. I received some eggplant free and decided to try this recipe and it was a huge hit. I made it with Daiya cheese and it was really amazing. Even the kids loved it!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 450. |
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2
Done
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Spray Baking Sheet With Oil and Place Eggplant Slices on It in a Single Layer. Spray the Tops of the Eggplant With Oil. Bake Until Soft When Pressed About 15-25 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Meanwhile , in a Small Pot, Combine Tomato Sauce, Chiles, Onions, Cumin, Garlic Powder and Olives. Bring to a Simmer, Then Simmer, Uncovered, Over Medium-Low Heat For 10 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Turn Oven Down to 350 When Eggplant Is Done. |
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5
Done
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Arrange Half the Eggplant Slices in a Single Layer Over the Bottom of a Shallow 1 1/2 Quart Baking Dish. Spoon Half the Sauce Over Eggplant and Sprinkle With Half the Cheese. Repeat Layers Ending With Cheese. |
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6
Done
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Bake at 350 Until Heated Through and Bubbly About 30 Minutes. |
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7
Done
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Top With Sour Cream If Desired. |
