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Eggplant Parmesan

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword eggplant, parmesan
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup traditional breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan + additional for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 26 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 16 ounces sliced mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Beat together the eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • In another shallow bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Bread the eggplant by first dipping each slice in the flour, then the egg wash, then in the breadcrumb mixture until the eggplant is evenly coated.
  • Fry the eggplant slices in the skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate, and repeat for remaining slices. Add additional olive oil as needed.
  • Spread a layer of marinara on the bottom of a large baking dish. Place fried eggplant onto the marinara, then top with additional marinara. Sprinkle the slices mozzarella evenly over the eggplant, and then finish with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan over each eggplant slice.
  • Bake for at 350F for 35 minutes, or until eggplant is fork tender and cheese is melted and browned slightly. Top with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.