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Classic Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Eggplant Parmesan is crispy breaded eggplant, layered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection into a saucy and cheesy casserole.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●oven
- ●skillet
- ●baking sheet
- ●casserole dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Slice eggplant into 1/3” thick rounds. Season with 1 tsp salt and set aside to sweat for ⏱️ 30-60 minutes.
eggplant (3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds)2 lbs
2
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, whisk together flour, 1 tsp salt and pepper. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, stir together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
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3
Pat dry the eggplant thoroughly with paper towels. Dip a slice into the flour, tapping off the excess, then using a fork to keep your hands from getting gummed up, dip in egg wash, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Finally, transfer to the breading and turn to coat, pressing down on the eggplant helps to adhere the eggplant.
eggplant (3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds)2 lbs
4
Add oil to a skillet, about 1/3” deep and set over medium heat. Fry the eggplant in batches in a single layer. The eggplant should sizzle when it touches the oil. Fry for ⏱️ 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet to drain excess oil.
eggplant (3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds)2 lbs
5
Add 1/2 cup marinara to the bottom of your 9x13 inch casserole dish. Add half of the eggplant slices, overlapping as needed. Pour over half of your sauce, and sprinkle half of your cheese over the eggplant slices. Add the second layer of eggplant, followed by your remaining sauce and cheese. Bake uncovered at 375°F for ⏱️ 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling. Garnish with basil to serve.
eggplant (3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds)2 lbsfresh basil (chopped, to garnish)
Nutrition Facts
calories
458 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
7 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
1.906 mg
protein Content
25 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
103 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
12 g
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