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Eggplant Parmesan

The Ultimate Easy Eggplant Parmesan You’ll Crave Tonight

Enjoy layers of eggplant, cheese, and marinara in this easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe that's comforting and satisfying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant Layers
  • 2 medium Eggplant Choose firm, medium-sized for better texture.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use Italian-seasoned or panko.
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For dusting.
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil For frying or brushing.
For the Sauce & Cheese
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce High-quality or homemade recommended.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Fresh or shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

Preparation and Assembly
  1. Slice the eggplant into ¼-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, rest for 15 minutes, rinse and pat dry.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in egg, and then coat in breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange breaded eggplant on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a baking dish, spread ½ cup of marinara sauce, layer baked eggplant, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Balancing crispy eggplant, melty cheese, and zesty marinara creates an unforgettable Eggplant Parmesan.

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