Baked Eggplant Parmesan
This Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and healthier take on the classic Italian dish. It features crisp, breaded eggplant slices, layered with tangy marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs eggplant sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs seasoned
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Dip each eggplant slice into beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Bake eggplant slices for 15 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer baked eggplant slices, mozzarella, and more sauce.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, topping with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes between layers.