Plant One On Me Eggplant Casserole For Crockpot Recipes

EGGPLANT PARMESAN FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Place eggplant slices in a large bowl in layers, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain. Rinse and dry on paper towels.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs with water and flour until smooth. Dip eggplant slices in batter and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, working in batches of 2 to 3 slices at a time.
• Mix seasoned bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Place 1/4 of the eggplant slices into a slow cooker and top with 1/4 of the crumbs, 1/4 of the marinara sauce, and 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers three more times.
• Cover and cook on Low until tender and flavors have blended, 4 to 5 hours.

LAZY SLOW COOKER EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• peel eggplant and slice into slices that are about 1-inch thick. Thicker slices (such as 2-inch slices) will take longer to cook
• lay eggplant in a colander and toss with salt. allow to sit for 30 minutes or so.
• pat eggplant with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture
• remove stem from portabella mushrooms, if applicable
• place grated parmesan, garlic and onion powder together in a small bowl and stir to combine
• spray slow cooker with non-stick spray
• spread a few tablespoons of sauce around bottom of slow cooker
• add a layer of eggplant
• cover with thin layer of sauce
• sprinkle with a layer of the parmesan mixture
• sprinkle some chopped basil on top
• next, place of layer of sliced mozzarella until fully covered
• repeat this 5 step sequence with portabella caps in place of eggplant (sauce - portabella - parmesan mixture - basil - sliced mozzarella)
• repeat the 5 step sequence again with eggplant this time (sauce - eggplant - parmesan mix - basil - mozzarella)
• Be sure to finish with a layer of cheese on top.
• cover and cook. slow cooker time should be 4-6 hours on low until all vegetables are fully cooked through
• cut into squares and enjoy a wonderful slow cooker meal!

LAYERED EGGPLANT HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef, onion and garlic for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the tomato paste, water, tomatoes, parsley, thyme, oregano and basil. Set aside.
• Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds. Place a layer of eggplant into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x12-inch glass baking dish. Then place a layer of the ground beef mixture over the eggplant, followed by a layer of sliced onion. Top this with 1/2 the breadcrumbs and cheese. Then repeat the layers: eggplant, ground beef mixture, sliced onion and remaining breadcrumbs and cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, remove foil and bake for 20 more minutes.

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Peel the eggplant and cut into 1 inch-thick slices.
• Cover with boiling, salted water and simmer for 10 minutes; drain well.
• Melt the butter, add the onions and garlic and saute until lightly browned.
• Remove stems from the mushrooms and reserve for another use.
• Add mushroom caps to the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, an additional 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, green peppers, salt, pepper, herbs and spices and simmer 10 minutes.
• Place alternating layers of eggplant and sauce in a buttered two-quart casserole.
• Cover with buttered crumbs and bake one and one-half hours.

SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT SAUSAGE, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Add onion, garlic and eggplant to pan. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until eggplant is golden. Stir in chilli and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Add stock and bring to the boil. Spoon eggplant mixture into slow cooker. Add sausages. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
• Stir in parsley. Season with pepper. Serve with steamed vegetables and crusty bread, if desired.