Easy Eggplant Gratin

You may be surprised that eggplant gratin is this quick and easy to put together.

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.

Per Serving: 223 calories; protein 12.7g; carbohydrates 25.7g; fat 9.4g; cholesterol 75.6mg; sodium 469.2mg.

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