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A close-up view of four baked Garlic Herb Stuffed Eggplant Slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, featuring a golden Parmesan panko crust and fresh parsley garnish.

Garlic Herb Stuffed Eggplant Slices

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 large Globe Eggplant cut into 1.25-inch thick rounds
  • - 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • - 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • - 0.25 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • - 0.75 cup Whole-Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • - 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • - 3 Garlic Cloves finely minced
  • - 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • - 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano finely chopped
  • - 0.5 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • - 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • - 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt for final garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large, sturdy baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper.
  2. Wash the globe eggplant, trim the stem, and slice crosswise into thick rounds approximately 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
  3. Arrange the eggplant rounds flat on the baking tray. Brush both sides of each round thoroughly using 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil, then season uniformly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the eggplant flesh has softened completely and turned a delicate golden hue.
  5. While roasting, combine the ricotta cheese, crumbled feta, minced garlic, chopped fresh oregano, and 2 tablespoons of the chopped fresh parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir vigorously until a smooth, uniform cheese paste forms.
  6. Remove the eggplant tray from the oven. Using the rounded back of a clean metal spoon, gently press down into the center of each hot round to create a distinct, shallow well.
  7. Divide the garlic herb cheese filling evenly among the slices, spooning it directly into each center well.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley. Spoon this crunchy mixture over the top of the cheese filling on each slice.
  9. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until the filling bubbles at the margins and the breadcrumb topping achieves a beautiful golden-brown color.
  10. Remove from heat, transfer to a platter, garnish with an extra pinch of fresh parsley and flaky sea salt, and serve hot.

Notes

- To eliminate any moisture worries, consider pre-salting your raw eggplant slices for 20 minutes before rinsing and drying them.
- Always use full-fat cheese components to ensure the internal filling retains its luxurious, creamy shape during cooking without leaking moisture onto the tray.