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Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy breaded eggplant layered with marinara and melted mozzarella — a hearty Italian-American classic.
vegetarianbakeddinnercomfort-food
Prep30m
Cook40m
Total1h 10m
Serves6
Levelmedium
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 eggplant (sliced 1/4" thick)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
How to Make It
- 1
Salt eggplant slices and let sit 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs mixed with half the Parmesan.
- 3
Fry in olive oil in batches until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Spread 1/2 cup marinara in a 9x13 baking dish. Layer eggplant, marinara, and mozzarella. Repeat.
- 5
Top with remaining Parmesan.
- 6
Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Rest 10 minutes, garnish with basil.
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