Description
A delicious and comforting dish with crispy breaded eggplant slices, layered with marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Dip each eggplant slice into flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the breaded eggplant slices with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange half of the baked eggplant slices on top. Top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and repeat the layering with the remaining eggplant slices, sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can bake the eggplant slices instead of frying them.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg