Cheesy Baked Eggplant Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes until tender.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Add a layer of eggplant slices.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
