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Amazing Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant parmesan is a tangy, crispy, cheesy masterpiece! Delicious eggplant covered in a delightful mix of herbs and spices, this recipe will knock your socks off!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 40m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●oven
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice eggplant 1/2 inch thick creating 15 slices. Lay the eggplant on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and let them sweat all of the bitter liquid for ⏱️ 30-45 minutes. Pat with a paper towel to dry.
eggplant (about 2 medium sized eggplant)2 poundssalt
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl add the flour, another small bowl add the Panko, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. In the last small bowl whisk together the eggs.
grated parmesan cheese (divided)1 cupItalian seasoning1 Tablespoonlarge eggs3
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the eggplant first in the flour, second in the egg, and last in the Panko. Lay in an even layer on the baking sheet.
eggplant (about 2 medium sized eggplant)2 pounds
4
Bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes flipping halfway through and bake until crispy and brown.
5
In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread 1/2 cup of the marinara in the bottom. Lay half of the eggplant on top of the sauce. Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layer and end with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan on the very top.
eggplant (about 2 medium sized eggplant)2 poundsmozzarella cheese (shredded)3 cups
6
Bake for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes or until cooked throughout and the cheese is bubbly. Serve with chopped basil for garnish if desired.
Fresh chopped basil for garnish
Nutrition Facts
calories
472 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
9 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
1647 mg
protein Content
29 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
152 mg
carbohydrate Content
43 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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