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a baked eggplant parmesan with bubbling melted cheese in a wide horizontal baking dish, fresh basil on top, set on a wooden table with a checkered cloth, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Eggplant Parmesan

Sliced eggplant is baked until golden brown, then combined with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese for a warm and comforting casserole.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggplants sliced into rounds
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Salt the eggplant slices, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
  3. Bake the slices 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  4. Layer marinara, eggplant, and cheeses in a baking dish, repeating to the top.
  5. Bake 15 minutes until bubbly, then rest before serving.

Notes

Salting the eggplant first keeps it from turning bitter.