Classic Eggplant Parmesan

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 2.Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the eggplant to coat well.
3. 3.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4.Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the eggplant slices over the sauce. Top with 1 cup of marinara sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining eggplant slices, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
5. 5.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightTo make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
• chevron_rightFor a healthier version, bake the eggplant slices instead of frying them.