Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggplants
  • 1 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups of marinara sauce
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the eggplant

Peel the eggplants and slice them into 1/4 inch rounds. Sprinkle salt over the eggplant slices and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

3. Bread the eggplant

  1. In one bowl, beat the eggs.
  2. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.

4. Bake the eggplant

  1. Place the breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

5. Assemble the Eggplant Parmesan

  1. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
  2. Layer half of the baked eggplant slices on top of the sauce.
  3. Add another layer of marinara sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant slices, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

6. Bake the Eggplant Parmesan

  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7. Serve and enjoy!

Let the Eggplant Parmesan cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!