Sausage-Stuffed Eggplant

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A local winery/restaurant serves a sausage-stuffed eggplant appetizer that is so delicious. While trying to duplicate it at home, I found this to be one of our favorite eggplant dinners. Be sure to select an eggplant that is smooth, blemish-free and kind of heavy for it's size. Serve with a green salad.

Submitted by Tanya Belt

Updated on July 16, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Brush cut sides of eggplant with olive oil; place, cut-sides up, onto a baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then allow to cool slightly. Keep the oven on.
Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain off grease. Transfer sausage to a mixing bowl; season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, and egg; mix well.
Scoop out flesh of roasted eggplant, once cooled, to within 1/2-inch of the skin to create a shell. Roughly chop eggplant flesh; fold into sausage mixture. Divide evenly among two eggplant shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until the filling has set and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown, about 30 minutes. While the eggplant is baking, warm the remaining 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat to serve with the eggplant.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

836	Calories
47g	Fat
64g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 836
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	61%
Saturated Fat 17g	84%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 2411mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 19g	66%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 41g	81%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Calcium 573mg	44%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1914mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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