Agree completely, +Jeanette Waverly! Too often eggplant is drenched in sauce and loses its own place in the flavor world. I like this recipe and can't wait to try it.
Today I got a BIG eggplant at Kroger for 50 cents. I looked for recipes on YT, and found this one. I just made this, and it is in the oven for 5 more minutes. I also had a small zucchini I needed to use. I have Vidalia onions, so I used one of those. I followed your layering instructions, adding a layer of sliced zucchini after the onion. I didn't have ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese to which I added a little sour cream. I did have parsley flakes and pepper flakes. I had a package of shredded cheese, it was a four cheese blend and I used it, adding the oregano. I actually had bread crumbs, but if one has Italian croutons they could be crushed and used instead. I dotted the top with pats of butter instead of anchovies. Okay, I have to go take it out of the oven now. I'll let it cool awhile and taste it. Thanks for uploading this recipe.
Looks like another winner. Gotta try this. I'm still enjoying your Breakfast Ramen Soup. Make at least once a week, more often when the weather is cool.
Looks fantastic.....maybe without the anchovies......but I'm thinking maybe roasted red peppers instead OR maybe just skip it all together, and make it " plain " . I always have a bumper crop of eggplants, so I love eggplant recipes.
Michael although I've never tried eggplant before, this looks absolutely DELICIOUS. I've seen it cooked in all kinds of ways, even an eggplant lasagna. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a very blessed weekend. 😍💕💕😍
Thank you for watching Eliza! The most common way I use eggplant is cubed and cooked in a spaghetti sauce, or in pasta without a strong spaghetti sauce. It does not have a lot of flavor, but it is good. Last year I grew some outside. This year I planted rhubarb it it's spot.
Hey Boo...this a definite keeper!!! What a way to cook/eat vegetables!! but then again,,,you could put that ricotta mixture on a shoe and call it dinner!!lol added to favs/I enjoy eggplant as a main course. Is there a difference between Japanese and regular eggplant besides the size and I noticed that you peeled the junior version of eggplant?? Thanks dear....can't wait to eat healthy!!lol PS..I love your voice!!
Thank you my friend! Everybody does not like eggplant, but I do. The size is really the only difference. Both varieties have quite a few seeds. I am not sure, but maybe the Japanese is less bitter. I saw them on a Farm Stand, yes from a real farm. You do not have to peel, but I mostly do because they are easier to eat that way. ~Michael :)
Michael my friend! I have missed you!! You know how life can go at times though. I'm going to make this this week. It looks so yummy and easy to make. I am vegan you know. I was making you a meat recipes when I was cooking for my mother but I am vegan and I can turn any of your recipes into vegan food. I love this casserole and you are still my favorite RUclips cook! 🍳
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Ingredients:
1 pound eggplant
salt/pepper
olive oil
thinly sliced onion
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 cup parmesan
1/4 cup romano
6 ounces ricotta
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 or 5 anchovies plus the oil (optional)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
greased 8 X 8 baking dish
If that's not a yumfest, I don't know what is!! First time I've seen eggplant casserole without marinara sauce -- I like it!
Thank you Jeanette!
~Michael
Agree completely, +Jeanette Waverly! Too often eggplant is drenched in sauce and loses its own place in the flavor world. I like this recipe and can't wait to try it.
Today I got a BIG eggplant at Kroger for 50 cents. I looked for recipes on YT, and found this one. I just made this, and it is in the oven for 5 more minutes. I also had a small zucchini I needed to use. I have Vidalia onions, so I used one of those. I followed your layering instructions, adding a layer of sliced zucchini after the onion. I didn't have ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese to which I added a little sour cream. I did have parsley flakes and pepper flakes. I had a package of shredded cheese, it was a four cheese blend and I used it, adding the oregano. I actually had bread crumbs, but if one has Italian croutons they could be crushed and used instead. I dotted the top with pats of butter instead of anchovies. Okay, I have to go take it out of the oven now. I'll let it cool awhile and taste it. Thanks for uploading this recipe.
Thank you for writing to me Geezermann. I like your changes and hope you like the outcome!
~michael
You could also use a splash of fish sauce (Nam pla) which adds the umami that you get from anchovies. Good recipe!
Great suggestion, thank you for that!
I am a big fan of egg plant. I will have to make this because it looks so delicious 😀.
Thank you, I sure hope you try it. Not many recipes without marinara sauce.
I love both eggplant and anchovies. I'm sure I'd like this.
Thank you Marc. I finally used those leftover anchovies instead of opening a new tin of them. The King Oscar are actually quite good.
~Michael
Michael, I'm not a huge eggplant fan but that looks good. I like the addition of the anchovies on top. Great recipe.. Have a nice day.
Thank you Tess :)
I find the Japanese variety not as bitter, but it still has a lot of seeds.
This looks amazing, but of course anything with red onion tastes even more delicious. Thank you for sharing my friend!
Thank you, I hope you are having a good day!
Looks like another winner. Gotta try this. I'm still enjoying your Breakfast Ramen Soup. Make at least once a week, more often when the weather is cool.
Thank you Bob. Everybody did not like that ramen, but I sure did. Thank you so much!
I play with the flavors of the ramen. Cilantro, Indian Masala spice and sriracha are especially nice
Thank you! Eggplant is my favorite vegetable.
Thank you Nancy, everybody does not like it but I sure do!
~Michael
I love it but I always forget to buy it!
Michael's Home Cooking The nice thing about it is that it is a good meat substitute.
Looks fantastic.....maybe without the anchovies......but I'm thinking maybe roasted red peppers instead OR maybe just skip it all together, and make it " plain " . I always have a bumper crop of eggplants, so I love eggplant recipes.
Thanks! This is a bit different since there is not the usual tomato sauce, thanks again!
Thank you for posting and pinning full recipe ... Big Help!!
Glad it was helpful!
So tasty. Fan of pecorino!
Thank you P.J. I love the Locatelli Pecorino.
Fabulous recipe. On my list.
Thank you Martin!
~Michael
Michael although I've never tried eggplant before, this looks absolutely DELICIOUS. I've seen it cooked in all kinds of ways, even an eggplant lasagna. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a very blessed weekend. 😍💕💕😍
Thank you for watching Eliza! The most common way I use eggplant is cubed and cooked in a spaghetti sauce, or in pasta without a strong spaghetti sauce. It does not have a lot of flavor, but it is good. Last year I grew some outside. This year I planted rhubarb it it's spot.
Michael's Home Cooking Ok I see. Well thank you so much Michael. Have a very blessed weekend. 😍😍
Yummy looks DeLiCiOuS
Thank you Taj!
~Michael
I love eggplant and I love anchovies! What I don't like is when the cook doesn't peel the eggplant. Yuk! Great dish! Rock On Michael!
Thank you my friend. I will eat it with the skin on, but it is so much easier to eat with it off.
Yum yum yum! I could eat eggplant every day. Nice job. :)
MyFondestMemories me too. Especially with cheese and anchovies!
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Thank you Monica! I love eggplant too! I grew a couple plants last year. But decided to put rhubarb in it's place this year.
Oh yum! I like eggplant with those cheeses and baked to perfection! xo
You always say the nicest things with extra pizzazz. You always make me smile, thank you Barb!
~Michael
Look delicious.
Thank you Jennifer!
~Michael
Hey:) looks Good I want to Try this and add a layer of Mushrooms too !
I love your idea of mushrooms, very nice!
Mmmm, my favourite
Thank you Maw maw
Mmmmmm, my favourite!
Got to give that one a try , it looked terrific ...!!!
Thank you my friend!
Delicious!! For me the anchovies would not be optional. 👨🍳👍😊
Thank you Chef, I agree!
I've missed some good ones. This looks excellent!
Hey Boo...this a definite keeper!!! What a way to cook/eat vegetables!! but then again,,,you could put that ricotta mixture on a shoe and call it dinner!!lol added to favs/I enjoy eggplant as a main course. Is there a difference between Japanese and regular eggplant besides the size and I noticed that you peeled the junior version of eggplant?? Thanks dear....can't wait to eat healthy!!lol PS..I love your voice!!
Thank you my friend! Everybody does not like eggplant, but I do. The size is really the only difference. Both varieties have quite a few seeds. I am not sure, but maybe the Japanese is less bitter. I saw them on a Farm Stand, yes from a real farm. You do not have to peel, but I mostly do because they are easier to eat that way.
~Michael :)
Looks so cheesy and good.
Thank you Dirk!
It looks so delicious! I will have to try this Michael! Yum! Hugs!
Thank you Melissa :)
~Michael
Michael my friend! I have missed you!! You know how life can go at times though. I'm going to make this this week. It looks so yummy and easy to make. I am vegan you know. I was making you a meat recipes when I was cooking for my mother but I am vegan and I can turn any of your recipes into vegan food. I love this casserole and you are still my favorite RUclips cook! 🍳
I did not know you are vegan! Good for you, I hope it makes you feel more healthy :)
~Michael
Looks great, but why the purple onions? Also if you chop the anchovies first it would be easier to spread them out. No problem adding them 👍😋
Any onion is fine, you don't like the purple onion? I just buy what feels the most solid at the time. Thank you for watching!
@@MichaelsHomeCooking I use them for salads
Good job I bet those anchovies set it off
Yes and thank you Mr Ferrell!
It's in the oven but I don't have any anchovies I wish I did but next time I will for sure thank u Michael
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Thanks!
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Thank you Brenda!
~Michael
Looks good :-)
Thank you Gail :)
Ah! More Aubergine! Looks great :)
Thank you Sharon!
this looks so good! I added it to my eggplant playlist for future reference. Stop by and see me sometime. I've just started but I'm hopeful.
Thank you Patty!
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Thank you!
Ya lost me at "eggplant", but I'm sure my wife would love it :)
Lost? You? you make me smile :)
Can I join? Or is it by invitation only?
Definitely no anchovies 😮
Okay I understand. I guess you don't care for fish sauce either.
Thank you for watching one of my videos!
~Michael