Easy and Delicious Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
I'm already drooling over this delicious Eggplant Parmesan recipe, with its yummy eggplant, crispy breadcrumbs, and ooey-gooey melted cheese. It's an Italian classic that is perfect for busy nights and weekend treats.
Ingredients
The Eggplant:
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
The Toppings:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb. mozzarella sliced into thick slices
- ½ cup Parmesan finely grated
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplant into ¼-inch wheels.
- Mix the panko crumbs with the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl.
- Dip the eggplant wheels one at a time into the egg mixture, then dip the wheels into the panko mixture until well coated.
- Put them into the lined baking tray so that they aren’t touching. Pop into the oven and bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Pour a layer of the marinara sauce into a large casserole dish. Layer the eggplant then mozzarella slices, and then some Parmesan. Repeat this layering process until all the food is used.
- Bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Want to take your eggplant to the next level? Give them a soak in salted water before coating. It helps draw out any excess moisture, making the texture of your eggplant slices absolutely spot-on.
- If those crumbs aren't sticking like they're supposed to, don't stress! Just try lightly dusting the eggplant slices with some flour before dipping them into the egg. It will give the crumbs a little something extra to hold onto.
- The fresh basil on top isn't 100% necessary, but seriously, don't skip it unless you have to. The amazing burst of flavor it brings to the dish will leave you wondering how you ever went without it.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 846mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 829IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 414mgIron: 2mg
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