Description
Looking for a delicious and crispy dinner idea? Try our recipe for Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan. Discover how to make this tasty dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, julienned (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Eggplant: Lay the eggplant slices in a single layer on paper towels and generously salt each side. Let the eggplant sit for 15 minutes, then flip, salt the other side, and let sit for another 15 minutes. Rinse the slices with water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step helps to remove excess moisture and bitterness, although some choose to skip it. Preheat and Prepare Coatings:
- Step 2: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In one shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder. In another dish, lightly beat the eggs with the water.
- Step 3: Coat the Eggplant: Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to ensure an even coating.
- Step 4: Bake the Eggplant: Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle it with olive oil. Spread the oil around to cover the entire sheet. Place the breaded eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the slices and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 5: Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each slice of baked eggplant, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6: Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve your crispy baked eggplant Parmesan with your favorite side dish or pasta.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg