baked mashed potatoes on eggplant

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Hidemi Walsh
Plainfield, IN

Unlike Japanese eggplant, American eggplant is HUGE. I like to stuff something into the eggplant which is fun. I found potatoes in my pantry so I decided to stuff mashed potatoes adding tomatoes and cheese.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For baked mashed potatoes on eggplant

  • 1
    egg plant ( about 1lb), trimmed
  • 2
    potatoes (about 1/2-2/3 lb)
  • 4 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 1
    roma tomato
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    panko

How To Make baked mashed potatoes on eggplant

  • 1
    Cut eggplant lengthwise into half, scoop eggplant pulp out and chop. Chop Roma tomatoes. Peel potatoes and dice.
  • 2
    Put diced potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about 3 minutes or until tender. Then mash, add 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, milk, salt, granulated sugar and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and add minced garlic and chopped eggplant pulp. Sauté until eggplants are tender. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper to taste. When the cheese starts to melt, turn off the heat and let stand until cheese is melted.
  • 4
    Put sautéed tomato and eggplant mixture into each hollowed-out eggplant, spread mashed potatoes, sprinkle parmesan cheese and panko (1 tablespoon for each ) and dry parsley on top. Place on the baking pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.

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