"PLANT "ONE ON ME EGGPLANT CASSEROLE FOR CROCKPOT

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I LOVE eggplant parmesan....but don't always have time for the dipping and breading. Thought I would give it a shot in the crockpot...and I was pleased at the easy prep and same delicious taste.

Provided by Lori McLain

Categories     Casseroles

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium eggplant
1 tsp sea salt
1 can(s) olive oil cooking spray
1 c french fried onions, finely crushed
1 c grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp no salt seasoning blend
3 Tbsp olive oil
24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Spray 4 qt or larger crockpot with a little cooking spray.
  • 2. Cut eggplant in 1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and layer in a shallowpan. Let stand 20 minutes to drain excess water from eggplant. Dry on paper towels.
  • 3. Spray eggplant slices with cooking spray.
  • 4. Combine the crushed fried nions,parmesan and seasoning blend in a medium bowl.
  • 5. Drizzle 1 T of the oil in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the onion cheese crumb mixture.
  • 6. Layer 1/4 of the eggplant slices over the crumbs, then 1/4 of the sauce and 1/4 of the mozzerella slices. Repeat to make 4 layers.
  • 7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

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