Baked Eggplant with Chihuahua® Cheese | V&V Supremo®

Ingredients

• 2 (28 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes with basil
• 1½ Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 1½ tsp Kosher salt
• 1½ tsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2 medium eggplants, (about 2 ½ lbs.)
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ Tbsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®
• 3 Tbsp. Grated Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese from V&V Supremo®
• 6 medium fresh basil leaves
• ¼ lb. Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese from V&V Supremo® for shaving
• Olive oil (optional)