AWESOME EGGPLANT PARMESEAN CASSEROLE

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Great Stuff for you eggplant parm lovers! My own creation. The process takes awhile but worth the effort. Great with a loaf of hot garlic bread and a simple green salad.

Provided by heartshapedpan

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs small purple eggplants, sliced lengthwise
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, seasoned if available
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
48 ounces jarred pasta sauce (your favorite)
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
salt
pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, approx)

Steps:

  • Remove top and bottom of eggplant.
  • Slice eggplant lengthwise into 3/4 inch slices.
  • Spread slices onto large platter and salt and pepper both sides.
  • In a pie plate crack all eggs and add milk and some salt and pepper.
  • Beat well and set aside.
  • In another pie plate combine both panko and regular breadcrumbs, mixing well to combine.
  • Put about a half inch of oil into large skillet and turn onto medium heat until a wooden spoons tip inserted in oil buubles.
  • Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture coating both sides well, allowing excess to drain off.
  • Drredge immediately into breadcrumbs, pressing well so it adheres well.
  • Fry immediately in small batches so to not overcrowd skillet.
  • When crispy on both sides remove from skillet to paper towel lined platter to drain excess oil.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Continue frying eggplants until all are done.
  • In 13x9 inch glass casserole place 1/3 of sauce.
  • Place a single layer of eggplant onto sauce.
  • Place another 1/3 sauce over slices.
  • Put 1/2 of mozzarella on this layer.
  • Repeat by another layer of eggplant, sauce, and all of remaining cheeses, ending with parmesean.
  • Bake in oven for 30 to 45 minutes until all cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
  • Let cool briefly and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1368.4, Fat 104.7, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 169.8, Sodium 2193, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 29.5, Protein 35.5

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