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Eggplant Parmesan Baked

A classic Italian dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants sliced into ¼ inch rounds
Breading
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably Italian seasoned
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large Egg beaten
Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil

Method
 

Prepare Eggplant
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then rinse and pat dry.
Bread the Eggplant
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Dip each eggplant slice in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
Fry Eggplant
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Dish
  1. In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, followed by a layer of fried eggplant, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier version, you can bake the breaded eggplant instead of frying.

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