For a richer flavor, use smoked mozzarella. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried basil. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Experience the artistry of Italian cuisine with our Eggplant Napoleon. Crispy, golden-brown eggplant slices embrace layers of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). (5 minutes)
Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs into another bowl. (2 minutes)
Peel eggplant; cut into twelve 1/3-inch-thick slices. Dip each slice into eggs; lift up so excess drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs until both sides are evenly coated. (15 minutes)
Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, cook breaded eggplant slices until crispy on the bottom, 2 to 4 minutes. Spray the tops with cooking spray, then flip and cook until eggplant is tender and the other side is browned, 2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. (20 minutes)
Arrange six eggplant slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top each slice with several basil leaves, one tomato slice, and one mozzarella slice; cover with remaining eggplant slices. (10 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is softened, but not melted, 5 to 10 minutes. (10 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use smoked mozzarella. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried basil. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Lucinda Hackett
Jun 27, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the results were fantastic!
Daija Hilll
Jun 23, 2025This recipe is a showstopper! It looks so elegant and tastes even better.
Ole Reichert
Jun 19, 2025I found it helpful to salt the eggplant slices before breading to draw out excess moisture.
Lou Rice
Jun 11, 2025Next time, I might try grilling the eggplant instead of frying for a healthier option.
Kris Feest
May 12, 2025I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it.
Evelyn Morar
Apr 28, 2025I added a drizzle of balsamic glaze at the end, and it was amazing!
Maeve Jacobi
Apr 24, 2025My family loved this! Even my picky eater enjoyed it.
Jody Feeney
Apr 17, 2025The breading on the eggplant was perfectly crispy. A great way to use up garden tomatoes and basil.