Best Eggplant Parmesan

Looking for the Best Eggplant Parmesan? Here is the way my family makes it! This is one of those classic Italian meals that I love, and this version will always be my favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: comforting, tasty, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 939kcal

Cost: $30

Equipment

Vegetable Peeler
Slicing Knife
Sauté Pan
Small Sauce Pan
Tongs or Fork
Dinner Plate
Paper Towels
2 Bowls, preferably shallow
Square Baking Dish (Used 8X8)

Ingredients

2 medium Eggplants
3 large Eggs used brown eggs
2 cups Breadcrumbs used Progresso Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup Olive Oil used a little at a time and amount may vary
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese amount may vary based on preference, used Kraft Parmesan cheese
2 cups Tomato Sauce Used homemade

Instructions

Peel and Slice Eggplant into 1/2 inch round slices
Lightly whisk Eggs with a splash of warm water in a shallow bowl
Add Italian Breadcrumbs to the second shallow bowl
Put dinner plate to the side of Sauté Pan with a few pieces of paper towels on top. This is where you will transfer the Eggplant once cooked
Add 1/2 inch layer of Olive Oil to pan and turn slight above medium heat
Dredge individual pieces of Eggplant in egg wash, allowing excess egg to drip off, then dip into Breadcrumbs covering eggplant on both sides
Add breaded pieces of Eggplant to the Sauté Pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, 5-6 pieces at a time, depending on size of pan
Fry each side until golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side. Use tongs (or fork) to flip. Be sure to monitor this closely (oven temperatures may vary)
Move cooked pieces of Eggplant to already prepared dinner plate
While the Eggplant is cooking, heat sauce (pre-made) in small saucepan
Once all Eggplant are cooked, layer the eggplant, sauce and parmesan cheese in baking dish.
Layer Eggplant first, drizzle sauce on top, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Repeat this until all eggplant is assembled.

Notes

Important Notes:

The cost of this recipe also includes ingredients to make homemade sauce
- Recipe for Quick Tomato Sauce can be found on blog
If you prefer using jarred sauce, simply warm on the stovetop while cooking eggplant
Using shallow bowls makes it easier to dredge eggplant pieces in the egg and breadcrumbs, but any bowl will do
Amount of olive oil that is used may vary, and you should feel comfortable adding a little more at a time as you cook the eggplant, if needed

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