Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Recipe 🍆
Description: Discover the unexpected delight of Eggplant Parmesan – a recipe that might surprise even the skeptics! Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish offers flexibility – serve it over pasta or enjoy it as is. You can even skip the meat because the eggplant serves as a satisfying substitute.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1-2 eggplant slices per serving
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Eggplant |
| 2 cups | Mozzarella-Parmesan cheese blend |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 cup | Milk |
| 1 1/2 cups | Breadcrumbs |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Pepper |
| 1 cup | Olive oil |
| 1 jar (about 24 oz) | Cooked pasta (for serving) |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare egg wash: In a bowl, mix the egg and milk together until well blended.
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Heat olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat.
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Coat eggplant slices: Dip each eggplant slice into the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
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Coat with breadcrumbs: Next, dip the egg-coated eggplant into the breadcrumbs, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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Fry eggplant slices: Carefully place four eggplant slices at a time into the heated olive oil in the frying pan. Fry each side until golden brown and crispy, ensuring they’re not mushy.
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Drain excess oil: Once golden brown, remove the fried eggplant slices from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
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Repeat process: Repeat the dipping and frying process with the remaining four eggplant slices.
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Layer eggplant in casserole dish: Spread half a cup of spaghetti sauce evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Arrange the fried eggplant slices in a single layer on top of the sauce.
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Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the eggplant slices, ensuring they’re fully covered. Sprinkle the mozzarella-Parmesan cheese blend over the sauce.
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Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked, serve the Eggplant Parmesan hot over cooked pasta if desired.
This Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making it a versatile dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your household! Whether you’re a fan of eggplant or looking for a delicious vegetarian option, this recipe delivers satisfaction with every bite. Enjoy the crispy eggplant, gooey cheese, and savory sauce – a perfect harmony of flavors!
