Eggplant Gratin with Ground Meat and Potatoes
Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha
A flavorful eggplant gratin, alternating layers of grilled eggplant, ground meat sauce, crispy potato dice, and a creamy binding of cream and cheeses. Perfect for a comforting, quick, and economical summer meal.
MediumFrenchServes 6
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Source Video
25m
Prep
1h 10m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 46m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$13.30
Per serving:$2.22
Critical Success Points
- • Sauce cooking: let it reduce to avoid a too liquid gratin.
- • Frying the eggplants: dry them properly before plunging into hot oil.
- • Assembly: respect the order of layers for a balanced texture.
Safety Warnings
- • The frying oil is very hot; handle with care and use kitchen gloves.
- • The oven reaches 180°C; use oven mitts to remove the dish.
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