Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish featuring layers of crispy eggplant, melted cheese, and rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Pat eggplant dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Place fried eggplant slices on a baking sheet.
- Top each slice with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Stack slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh eggplant for best results.
- You can grill eggplant instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Let eggplant rest after salting to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian