{"id":8633,"date":"2025-02-07T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=8633"},"modified":"2025-02-07T13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:56:07","slug":"eggplant-and-cheese-bake-with-homemade-ranch-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garden-tricks.top\/?p=8633","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant and Cheese Bake with Homemade Ranch Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Bake:
<\/strong>3 large eggs
1 tbsp mayonnaise
Sea salt, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ground black pepper, to taste
2 medium eggplants (approx. 600g)
Olive oil, for brushing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

180g (1 1\/2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded
6\u20138 cherry tomatoes, halved
Oregano, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
200g (about 4 cups) white bread, cubed
1\/2 cup breadcrumbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cloves garlic, minced
150g (1 1\/4 cups) Tilsiter cheese, shredded<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Ranch Sauce:
<\/strong>2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh spring onions, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea salt, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
A bunch of dill, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 tsp ground black pepper
Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat the Oven:
<\/strong>Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).
Prepare the Eggplant:
<\/strong>Slice the eggplants into 1\/2-inch thick rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brush both sides with olive oil and season with sea salt and ground black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the slices on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
Prepare the Bread Cubes:
<\/strong>Toss cubed white bread with olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Assemble the Bake:
<\/strong>In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and mayonnaise. Season with sea salt and black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grease a baking dish and layer roasted eggplant slices at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the eggplant.
Top with cherry tomato halves, sprinkle oregano, and add fresh basil leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add toasted bread cubes, then sprinkle shredded Tilsiter cheese on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bake:
<\/strong>Pour the egg mixture evenly over the assembled dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crispy finish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
See also Classic Nougat Recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare the Ranch Sauce:
<\/strong>In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, spring onions, minced garlic, dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Combine thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serve:
<\/strong>Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drizzle ranch sauce over the bake or serve it on the side.
Garnish with basil leaves and extra cherry tomato halves if desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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