Puff Pastry with Eggplant and Cheese

About this recipe

This puff pastry filled with tender eggplant and gooey cheese offers a deliciously flaky and savory treat. Perfect for a simple yet elegant meal, this recipe brings together the rich flavors of eggplant and cheese, wrapped in a golden crust.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 1 large eggplant, sliced and salted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten for glazing

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Brush sliced eggplant with olive oil and roast for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.

4. 4

   Layer roasted eggplant on one half of the pastry, leaving edges clear.

5. 5

   Top eggplant with mozzarella, goat cheese, and thyme, then season.

6. 6

   Fold pastry over filling and seal edges with fork.

7. 7

   Brush top with beaten egg.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.