Cheesy Eggplant-Crusted Pizza Recipe

Name: Cheesy Eggplant-Crusted Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4-in . slices; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

1
Place pizza stone in oven. Preheat oven to 425u00b0F (do not remove pizza stone while oven preheats).
2
Place eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
3
Sprinkle eggplant evenly with salt. Let stand 15 minutes.
4
Pat eggplant slices dry, and arrange in an overlapping circular pattern on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Sprinkle eggplant evenly with 1 cup of the Parmesan, making sure Parmesan fills any space between slices.
6
Transfer eggplant slices on parchment to preheated pizza stone.
7
Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.
8
Stir together oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
9
Carefully slide eggplant crust on parchment off pizza stone onto baking sheet.
10
Place a second baking sheet on eggplant crust, and invert, releasing eggplant crust from parchment.
11
Sprinkle eggplant crust evenly with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, making sure Parmesan fills any space between slices.
12
Return eggplant crust to parchment, and place on pizza stone.
13
Bake at 425u00b0F until golden and slightly crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
14
Remove crust from oven, and increase oven temperature to 450u00b0F.
15
Lightly brush crust evenly with garlic oil.
16
Top evenly with mozzarella and feta.
17
Dollop teaspoonfuls of ricotta over pizza.
18
Sprinkle pizza evenly with red pepper.
19
Bake at 450u00b0F until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
20
Top evenly with basil leaves.

367

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4-in . slices, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Eggplant-Crusted Pizza falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Eggplant-Crusted Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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