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Eggplant Casserole

Spanish Eggplant Casserole | Berenjenas a la Crema

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Tme 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 330 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE EGGPLANT

  • 2 large eggplants 2 1/4 lbs / 1 kilogram
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 80 ml
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 60 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 16 grams
  • 2 cups low fat milk 480 ml
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg .25 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

EXTRAS

  • 2 cups Manchego cheese 240 grams
  • handful fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cut the eggplants (washed & patted dry) into slices that are 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick, then add them over a wire rack with paper towels underneath, all in a single layer, season with sea salt on both sides and let them sit for 30 minutes, then add them over paper towels and pat completely dry

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  3. Meanwhile, add 1/2 cup flour into a shallow bowl and season with black pepper, coat the slices of eggplant in the flour mixture

  4. Add the coated slices of eggplant into the hot olive oil, all in a single layer, cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, go for about 3 minutes per side or until golden fried, then transfer over a wire rack

  5. Using the same pan, give it a quick wipe down, then add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, along with 1 small onion finely chopped and 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped, mix with the olive oil, after 2 minutes add in 2 tbsp flour, continue to mix for another 2 minutes, then slowly add in 2 cups milk while mixing, after 5 to 7 minutes and you end up with a creamy sauce, turn off the heat, season with sea salt, black pepper and nutmeg, mix together

  6. Add half the slices of the fried eggplant into a casserole dish, pour half the sauce over the eggplant, then add in the rest of the eggplant and top off with the rest of the sauce, add 2 cups shredded cheese over the casserole

  7. Add into a preheated oven, bake+broil option (bottom+top heat) 210 C -410 F

  8. After 15 minutes and the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden, remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle with finey chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Eggplant Casserole | Berenjenas a la Crema
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 415mg12%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 301IU6%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 394mg39%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.