For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture. Using fresh mozzarella will result in a creamier dish. If you don't have time to salt the eggplant for hours, you can skip this step, but the texture might be slightly less firm. Consider grilling the eggplant slices instead of baking them for a smoky flavor.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS940
Indulge in this classic comfort food, reimagined for the modern kitchen. Layers of perfectly crisped, golden-brown eggplant, embraced by a vibrant tomato sauce and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, create a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate44 g
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Cholesterol119 mg
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Fiber10 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium2428 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 3 hrs Prepare the Eggplant: Place eggplant slices in a colander. Generously salt both sides of each slice to draw out excess moisture. Let sit for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight. (3+ hours)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Breadcrumb Mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Egg Dip: In a separate shallow bowl, beat eggs until smooth.
05 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Bread the Eggplant: Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Immediately press into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Place breaded slices on a baking sheet.
06 Step
Recipe View 35 mins Bake Eggplant: Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Layering: Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of baked eggplant slices over the sauce. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a final layer of mozzarella cheese.
08 Step
Recipe View Final Bake: Sprinkle the top with dried basil (or fresh basil after baking). Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, about 35 minutes. (35 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Rest: Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. (10 minutes)
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Norris Huels
May 20, 2024This recipe is fantastic! The eggplant turned out perfectly crispy, and the sauce was delicious.
Verner Huel
Nov 23, 2023I added some ricotta cheese between the layers, and it was amazing!
Cindy Farrell
Nov 18, 2023My family devoured this! It's a new favorite in our house.
Fern Jakubowski
Oct 25, 2022I loved the tip about salting the eggplant – it made a huge difference! I'll definitely be making this again.