Easy Eggplant Gratin

Easy eggplant gratin, slathered in rich cheese and savory red sauce, is a quick and easy vegetarian side dish for 4 or main dish for 2.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 extra large egg
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup half-and-half
• 3 pounds eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
• ½ cup bottled marinara sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill eggplant slices until cooked through and evenly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix half-and-half, egg, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.

Step 4

Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in each of 2 individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle each with 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Spoon half the marinara sauce into each dish. Top each with a second layer of eggplant slices, more salt and pepper, half the ricotta mixture, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place the dishes on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the custard sets and the top is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.