eggplant parmesan. Eggplant slices are dipped in egg and bread crumbs and then baked, instead of fried. The slices are layered with spaghetti sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Eggplant parmesan will always be one of my top favorite comfort foods.

This Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe is lightened up a bit with baked (instead of fried) panko-crusted roasted eggplant, and layered up with a zesty combination of marinara, cheeses and fresh herbs. One bite of Eggplant Parmesan and you'll be sold. To make legit eggplant parm, you'll need to fry eggplant. You can have eggplant parmesan using 13 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of eggplant parmesan

You need 1 of eggplant, peeled and sliced in 1/2" rounds.
It's 2 of eggs.
You need 2 cup of panko bread crumbs.
Prepare 1 of salt and pepper.
Prepare 1/4 cup of oil for frying, divided.
You need 1 1/2 cup of shredded mozarella.
You need of sauce.
You need 2 of 15 ounce cans tomato sauce.
Prepare 1 tsp of dried basil.
It's 1 tsp of dried oregano.
It's 2 clove of minced garlic.
You need 1/2 cup of milk.
It's 1 of salt and pepper.

And to yield the best results, you're going to want to let it sit for a bit with salt to draw out. This Italian-style eggplant Parmesan recipe is lighter than most—it's made with roasted eggplant slices (not fried) and no breading. Sprinkle with salt on both sides of each slice and allow it. What does eggplant parmesan taste like?

eggplant parmesan step by step

preheat oven to 400..
spray 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray..
mix all sauce ingredients in medium saucepan. simmer..
preheat 2 tbsp. oil in large saucepan over medium heat..
for eggplant: mix salt, pepper, and panko breadcrumbs on a plate..
on a separate plate, beat eggs. dip eggplant in egg, then in seasoned breadcrumbs..
flick water in saucepan. when it sizzles, the pan is hot enough..
fry eggplant in batches in hot saucepan, until brown on both sides, adding oil as necessary..
when eggplant is browned, place in 9x13 pan. pour sauce over top, then sprinkle cheese. bake 20 minutes or until golden..

Eggplant parmesan tastes very similar to regular chicken parmesan. People often wonder what flavor the eggplant itself lends the dish. Tender eggplant is breaded in crispy breadcrumbs, then laid in a delicious bed of marinara sauce, topped with parmesan cheese. Guys, if you have any doubts about this recipe, check out the reviews. Eggplant Parmesan can be time consuming, but most of the work can be done ahead of time.