Stuffed Eggplant

This stuffed eggplant recipe is healthy, filling, and will please even the pickiest eaters.?

Stuffed Eggplant Ingredients

These are the ingredients you?ll need to make this restaurant-worthy stuffed eggplant recipe at home:?

• Eggplant: You?ll need one eggplant (halved lengthwise) to make two servings. 
• Olive oil: Brush the shells with olive oil before seasoning with salt and pepper. 
• Seasonings: This stuffed eggplant is seasoned with salt, pepper, fresh garlic, and fresh basil. 
• Sausage: Sweet Italian sausage makes this stuffed eggplant a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. 
• Vegetables: An onion and fresh mushrooms lend texture and flavor. 
• Pasta sauce: Use store-bought or homemade tomato-basil pasta sauce. 
• Bread crumbs: Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs give the stuffed eggplant a welcome crunch. 
• Cheese: For the most delicious results, grate your own Parmesan cheese instead of using the pre-shredded stuff. 

How to Make Stuffed Eggplant

You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below ? but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make stuffed eggplant:?

1. Scoop out the flesh, brush the shells with oil, and season.
2. Chop the reserved eggplant flesh into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook sausage, vegetables, and garlic in the remaining oil.?
4. Stir in the reserved eggplant, basil, and sauce. Mix in some of the panko and cheese.?
5. Stuff the shells and sprinkle the remaining cheese and panko over the top.?
6. Bake until the eggplant is tender.?

How to Store Stuffed Eggplant

This stuffed eggplant recipe is best served right away. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.?