EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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This is a great step-by-step Eggplant Parmesan recipe. What we love is that this recipe is fancy enough for a special occasion but easy enough to cook anytime. We loved the dredging method. The result is a perfectly crisp crust. Fried eggplant is layered with gooey cheese in between, then topped with marinara sauce and finally...

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 or 3 whole eggplants
1 c all-purpose flour, or more as needed
3 eggs, or more depending on how many eggplants you cook
salt and pepper
vegetable oil, for frying
16 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar(s) your favorite sauce, 24 oz. (I use homemade)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and slice your eggplants thin.
  • 2. Season flour with salt and pepper. Scramble eggs in a shallow bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • 3. Dip eggplant in flour first.
  • 4. Then in the egg.
  • 5. Place in hot oil in a skillet. Cook until browned on both sides.
  • 6. Drain on paper towels.
  • 7. In a shallow casserole dish, make little sandwiches with 2 pieces of eggplant and slice of mozzarella cheese. Fill the casserole, stacking the eggplant sandwiches 2 times.
  • 8. Cover with your favorite sauce.
  • 9. Then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • 10. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with a nice green salad and garlic bread for a delicious meal.

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