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    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole)

    Pastelon de berenjena (eggplant and cheese casserole) recipe.

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    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (eggplant and cheese casserole) is a favorite Dominican dish, and perfect for vegetarians.

    Pastelon de berenjena y queso (eggplant & cheese casserole).
    Pastelon de berenjena (eggplant & cheese casserole).

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    Why we ❤️ it

    If you're a vegetarian trying to survive on Dominican food, this Pastelón de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole) will be a go-to recipe. It's a great dish whether you're a vegetarian or not, to be honest.

    Eggplants are very popular in the Dominican Republic, at least with adults. I've yet to know a child who likes them. Eggplants appear in many dishes, often mixed with meat.

    Eggplants
    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole)

    Eggplant & Cheese Casserole

    About this recipe

    There is a similar dish with meat as the filling if you're into that, but if you're looking for a meatless version or even a side dish to serve with meat, this is just perfect for the role.

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

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    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole)
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    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso Recipe (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole): a favorite Dominican dish. Serve with a salad and you'll have a complete meal.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 243 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter (salted), Plus extra for greasing the pan
    • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
    • 1½ cup whole milk, (or milk substitute)
    • 1 teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
    • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
    • 4 eggplant , (large) sliced thinly
    • ½ cup freshly-grated Parmesan, or Pecorino

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350 °F [180ºC]. Grease a mid-sized baking pan.
    • In a saucepan heat the butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir vigorously until the two are well mixed. Add the milk and stir until it reaches a uniform consistency. Add a pinch of salt and keep stirring until it becomes a thick cream. Add the mozzarella cheese and mix. Taste and add more salt to taste if needed. Set aside.
    • Lay a layer of eggplants on the baking pan and spread some of the sauce that you had prepared previously. Keep adding layers of eggplants, "glueing" each layer with the sauce. Cover with a final layer of eggplant. Cover the baking pan with tinfoil and bake for 40 minutes.
    • Uncover, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and bake until the top is light golden.

    Tips and Notes

    For a vegan version use cheese substitute of your choice (I have made it with rice "mozzarella".) The consistency and flavor will be different, but still delicious.
    The main point of using Parmesan is to obtain a crispy crust that contrasts with the creaminess of this dish. You can obtain a similar result by using breadcrumbs lightly soaked in olive oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 794mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 6.7mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    By Tia Clara - Published Jun 16, 2012, revised Dec 6, 2022

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