Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Eggplant requires only a few ingredients and is so simple to make. It's lower in carbs than garlic cheesy bread but not lacking any of the flavor. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.
**Updated** It was originally posted in February 2017. New pictures & recipe notes added but recipe still remains the same.
Happy Thursday and beginning of a new month! Can you believe we're already into February?
Whoa...I think we need to slow it down a little bit. But since obviously we can't control all of that let's just talk about this Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Eggplant. What better way to start off February!
Okay, so maybe..just maybe I'm a little bit OBSESSED with cheese and garlic! Which you probably already know if you're a regular reader here.
This eggplant just so happens to be a fun little holder for all of it.
And tastes AMAZingly good for such little effort. Just think you can stuff this little baby with all this goodness, wrap him up..Touchdown.. and put it in the oven with one less thing to think about.
Don't you think this would be perfect for Super Bowl Sunday? Uhmm, it even almost resembles the shape of a Football.
Or Maybe even a cozy Valentines dinner! You know it's always nice to share with that special someone 🙂
Okay, okay you might want to make two of these. Anyway I just think eggplant or aubergine is such an elegant classy dish! Don't know why?? but I just do.
Hence, it would actually be great to serve up anytime. But I thought since it was Super Bowl weekend and all it would be the friendly kind of thing to do and share this one now.
Are you guys into the Super Bowl? I'm into all the Yummy food that goes along with it..dips, wings, and all the other fun little appetizers.
It kind of gives you an excuse or hall pass to eat and drink with family and friends for a few hours. Not that we really need one.
So whether you're watching the Big Game this weekend or just planning a nice get together let me share some of the highlights of this one for you:
- #1 Reason being flavor
- So much easier to make than say Eggplant Parmesan(no battering or layer here)
- Low in carbs so you can Enjoy more of it
- Cute little holder for cheese and garlic
- Eggplants are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K,vitamin B6, and among many other nutrients
- No plates or silverware required so Easy cleanup
- Vegetarian & Gluten Free
📖 Recipe
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Eggplant
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large eggplant
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6-7 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ tsp. each basil oregano, & thyme
- 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375 degrees
- Rinse eggplant and pat dry. Leave the stem on and cut lengthwise down the eggplant making sure to not cut all the way through. Then cut diagonal to make little bit sized cubes making sure to not cut through.
- Finely dice garlic and add to small bowl with olive oil and spices.
- Drizzle evenly into eggplant crevices and stick fingers in there to evenly smooth around.
- Stuff as much mozzarella cheese as you can into all the little crevices reserving the parmesan for later.
- Wrap eggplant tightly in a layer of parchment paper and then aluminum foil. The parchment paper will help keep cheese from sticking but this is optional if you don't have it.
- Place on baking sheet or in casserole pan and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, carefully open and stuff in the parmesan cheese.
- Leave uncovered and place back in oven for 10 minutes.
- Optional: Serve with Marinara dipping sauce
Notes
Enjoy!
Beth
I dont know what I'm doing wrong, but I cooked it 30 minutes it was not cooked, cooked 20 more minutes and it was still not cooked, the cheese wasn't even melted.😭
Stephanie
Hi Beth, sorry this didn't work out for you. Did you follow the recipe directions Exactly...and read the recipe notes? What kind of cheese did you use? It works better with cheese you grate yourself. I'm not sure why the cheese wouldn't have melted. That's kinda strange. I'll be glad to try and help you figure out where you went wrong.
Veena Azmanov
What a fantastic idea!
This recipe really impresses !!! Looks incredible! I think this will be one of my favorites! I definitely want to try this and I'm sure it's very tasty! Thank you for sharing this great recipe! YUM!!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
This is making me grin from ear to ear...it's utterly brilliant!
Denisse | Le Petit Eats
What a clever idea! I'm definitely going to try this sometime!
Gloria Duggan
Ok...this looks totally awesome. I love the use of eggplant here. What a great appetizer....especially for people who have never tried eggplant before.
GiselleR
This is SUCH a game changer. I'm always looking for new ways to get my veggies in a pull apart eggplant has to be the best idea I've ever heard ?
Stef
Thanks GiselleR! This has become my new favorite way to EAT eggplant 🙂
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix
This is seriously genius and sounds amazing, Stef! Pinning and sharing because everyone I know needs this in there lives. <3
Stef
Thanks Stephanie! And thanks for pinning and sharing 🙂
Stef
Thanks Kylee..Yes give me lots of Cheese and garlic 🙂
Kylee Cooks
I'm ALSO a huge fan of cheese and garlic. Lots of both, please! This pull apart eggplant is kind of genius!
Stef
Thanks Julie! And yes it was definitely a good way to prepare Eggplant 🙂
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
This is such a good idea! The cheesy pull apart breads always look amazing, but I don't often have enough people around to justify making it. This seems a little more manageable for fewer people without all those carbs!
Leah
This is such a cool idea! I have seen it for bread, but never this! I cannot WAIT to try this!
Stef
Thanks Leah!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
The minute I saw your post on my feed, I couldn't take my eyes off it. What an innovative dish and I would have never thought of this. We are big egg plant lovers in my family and this recipe would work so well for us.
Stef
Thanks Sandhya 🙂
swathiiyer
You are genius, I have seen pull part bread and my favorite, never thought of making it with Eggplant. As a eggplant lover I would like to make it for my kids they love cheese though.
Stef
Thanks Swathiiyer!
strawberryblondiekitchen
What a genius idea! I have never made pull apart bread (what is wrong with me?)! This looks so stinkin' good!
Stef
Thanks! I've actually never made pull apart bread either. Of course following a gluten free diet I don't eat much breads 🙂
Stef
Thanks and hope you get a chance to try it 🙂
manilaspoon
Wow! I have seen many pull apart bread but not an eggplant version so I think this is totally fabulous! I agree that because it's lower in carbs - then there's no fear in having several slices!! What a yummy idea!
Stef
Thanks Kathryn! The Eggplant is much lower carbs so you can have more 🙂
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
I just made a cheesy pull-apart bread, but never thought of trying it with eggplant. Genius! I'm giving doing to be making this version!!
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
What a fabulous idea! I absolutely love aubergines and it's also my husband's favourite vegetable. This is definitely a different way of cooking and presenting aubergines. I can't wait to try it!
Stef
Thanks! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Gloria Duggan
OK...so I just bought an eggplant today. I had other plans for it. After reading this recipe...I might just change my mind. Sounds totally delicious.
Stef
Thanks Gloria! It really was and so Easy to make 🙂
Stef
You're welcome Marisa! And yes you can feel good about this one. Eggplant is low carb and good for you 🙂
Marisa @ All Our Way
You can never have too much cheese and garlic! And I've been wanting to indulge in this type recipe with bread but I've been postponing because of the calories. Well, with the eggplant this would be ideal. I'm just eating my veggies. 🙂 Thank you!!
Natalie
I did hear about pull apart bread BUT pull apart eggplant!?! OMG, Stephanie, that's a fantastic idea! This is like a healthier version of pull apart bread. And it looks so sooo good. Look at all that cheese melting. And you know what... cheese garlic combo and obsession, It's something I'm very familiar with hehehe Sharing and pinning! Have a great weekend dear 😉
Stef
Thanks for sharing and pinning Natalie! You too friend 🙂
Stef
Thanks Byron and yes less carbs so you can have more!
Byron Thomas
Are you serious!!!!???? You just totally reinvented the cheesy pull apart bread recipes floating around pinterest all day long. LOL. I love this option - so much less carbs. Score!
Stef
Thanks Dene! And it's super easy to make as well 🙂
Dene' V. Alexander
Oh, wow!! This recipe is a keeper! I will be looking for an eggplant on my weekly shopping trip tomorrow!!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Oh I bet this is incredible! I always feel a little gross after eating big cheesy bread things, but this looks a (tiny) bit healthier lol
Stef
Yup Sarah! Definitely healthier. Loaded with lots of great garlic and cheese 🙂
gritsandpineconescom
What a novel idea! I love that it looks like a football and it would be a perfect appetizer for Sunday! My husband loves eggplant so I am always on the hunt for great eggplant recipes and this looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Stef
Yes it is a fun appetizer for game day. This is so easy to prepare so it's actually perfect to make anytime! You're welcome..hope you get to try it.
themondaybox
I am truly excited about this recipe! For medical reasons, members of my family are some combination of vegetarian, low carb, and gluten free! In gathering recipes for Super Bowl Sunday (and every day) I am often stopped by mouth watering images of pull-apart breads, but move on. Everyone at my house can eat this eggplant! Cheese is a winner for me!
Stef
Thanks and yes this should cover just about everyone. Gotta love the cheese 🙂
spiffycookie
What!? This is brilliant!
Stef
Thanks! It's basically a big football party 🙂 But this would also be great for Valentines Day!
sugarlovespices
Yummy! We love eggplant cooked any possible way, and this is such a fun and tasty recipe! I don't even know what Super Bowl is, but I'm with you, if it involves good food like this, I'm in 😉 .