Spanish Eggplant Casserole | Berenjenas A La Crema
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  1. Cut the eggplants (washed & patted dry) into slices that are ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick, then add them over a wire rack with paper towels underneath, all in a single layer, season with sea salt on both sides and let them sit for 30 minutes, then add them over paper towels and pat completely dry

  2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

  3. Meanwhile, add ½ cup flour into a shallow bowl and season with black pepper, coat the slices of eggplant in the flour mixture

  4. Add the coated slices of eggplant into the hot olive oil, all in a single layer, cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, go for about 3 minutes per side or until golden fried, then transfer over a wire rack

  5. Using the same pan, give it a quick wipe down, then add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, along with 1 small onion finely chopped and 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped, mix with the olive oil, after 2 minutes add in 2 tbsp flour, continue to mix for another 2 minutes, then slowly add in 2 cups milk while mixing, after 5 to 7 minutes and you end up with a creamy sauce, turn off the heat, season with sea salt, black pepper and nutmeg, mix together

  6. Add half the slices of the fried eggplant into a casserole dish, pour half the sauce over the eggplant, then add in the rest of the eggplant and top off with the rest of the sauce, add 2 cups shredded cheese over the casserole

  7. Add into a preheated oven, bake+broil option (bottom+top heat) 210 C -410 F

  8. After 15 minutes and the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden, remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle with finey chopped parsley, enjoy!

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