Baked Eggplant Parmesan
(from jenniferstuart’s recipe box)
Source: 6 o'clock scramble
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 medium eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- 1 jar (26 oz.) red pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and flour.
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Dip the eggplant slices in the egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then in the bread crumb
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mixture, coating both sides, and place the slices on the baking sheet.
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Broil the eggplant on both sides until well browned, about 3-5 minutes per side. (Be sure to set a
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timer in case you get distracted—they burn easily!).
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Layer the bottom of the pan with the eggplant slices. Cover the eggplant with the sauce. Sprinkle the
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mozzarella, then Parmesan cheese on top. (Alternatively, you can layer eggplant, sauce and cheese
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like lasagna in a smaller pan).
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Bake it for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.