Cajun Baked Eggplant With Andouille Sausage Recipe

Name: Cajun Baked Eggplant With Andouille Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 large eggplants, peeled, cut lengthswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 8 tablespoons about olive oil; 2 1/2 cups purchased chunky mild salsa; 1/2 lb tasso or 1/2 lb hot capocollo, chopped; 1/2 lb fully cooked andouille sausages or 1/2 lb beef hot links, chopped; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2 cups grated white cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 1/2 large eggplants, peeled, cut lengthswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
8 tablespoons about olive oil
2 1/2 cups purchased chunky mild salsa
1/2 lb tasso or 1/2 lb hot capocollo, chopped
1/2 lb fully cooked andouille sausages or 1/2 lb beef hot links, chopped
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese

1
Place flour on large plate.
2
In large bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
3
Place breadcrumbs on another large plate.
4
Coat 1 eggplant slice with flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then dredge through breadcrumbs. Place single-layer on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices, flour, egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
5
In heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Working in batches, cook eggplant until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; add more oil to skillet as necessary. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange half of eggplant slices in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups salsa over. Sprinkle with ham and sausage, then 1 1/2 cups of each cheese. Cover with remaining eggplant slices, then remaining salsa and cheese.
7
Bake until cheese melts and casserole is heated through, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly.

1534

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Cajun Baked Eggplant With Andouille Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Baked Eggplant With Andouille Sausage

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