🍆🍅🧀 Cheesy Baked Eggplant & Tomato Bites
Serves: 4 | Prep: 15 min | Bake: 20–25 min
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 2–3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup grated mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Arrange eggplant slices on the tray. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix mayonnaise, garlic, Italian seasoning, and ½ cup of the cheese.
- Spread the mixture over each eggplant slice, then place a tomato slice on top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. 😋
