Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish, this Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe is perfect for you. In this recipe, you'll learn how to make crispy and cheesy eggplant slices that are layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil. The eggplant slices are coated with a flavorful mixture of flour, eggs, and bread crumbs to give them a delightful crunch. This dish is baked to perfection, resulting in melted gooey cheese and a golden brown crust. It's a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends. With this detailed recipe, you'll be able to easily recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggplants
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil
- marinara sauce
Cooking steps:
- Cut the eggplants into 1/4 inch slices and lay them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices and let them sit for 1 hour. Rinse and pat them dry.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare three shallow dishes for the dredging stations.
- In the first dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In the second dish, whisk the eggs until frothy. In the third dish, mix bread crumbs and garlic powder.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then the egg, and finally the bread crumb mixture. Place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on each slice. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Grease a 9x13 pan and spread marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer half of the baked eggplant slices, drizzle marinara sauce on top, and place mozzarella slices and basil.
- Add the remaining eggplant slices, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, and basil on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until melted and browned.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious Baked Eggplant Parmesan.
