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Fiery Australian Eggplant Gratin
A flavorful and spicy eggplant gratin recipe from Australia, featuring a hearty and aromatic combination of eggplant, fiery peppers, and creamy cheese.
⏱50 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 medium eggplantsliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- ●1/4 cup fierydiced pepper, such as jalapeño or red pepper
- ●1 cup gratinshredded cheddar cheese
- ●2 tablespoons butterunsalted
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 cup tomatocanned, diced
- ●1 sprig thymefresh, chopped
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced eggplant and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Transfer the eggplant to a baking dish.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 6
Add the diced pepper, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- 7
Stir in the canned tomatoes and chopped thyme.
- 8
Pour the tomato mixture over the eggplant.
- 9
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!