PREP TIME: 35 MINS | COOK TIME: 35 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 10 MINS | YIELD: 6 servings
What is your favorite eggplant recipe? Mine is this delicious sheet pan eggplant Parmesan. Breaded eggplant slices and baked until golden perfection. With the perfect crunch and loads of melty cheese on top, this eggplant Parmesan is no doubt the best eggplant dish you’ll ever make!
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4” slices
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 (25 oz) jar of marinara sauce
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- julienned fresh basil, optional
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Onto paper towels, spread the sliced eggplant in one layer, and generously sprinkle with salt. Allow the eggplants to sit for about 15 minutes. Then, flip and sprinkle the other side with salt. Let the eggplant sit for 15 minutes more. After the time is up, rinse the eggplant with water, then pat them dry with clean paper towels.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 3: In a shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Mix well until combined.
Step 4: Lightly beat the eggs with water in another dish.
Step 5: In the egg, dip the eggplant slices, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing the slices to coat both sides evenly.
Step 6: Drizzle with olive oil on a pan lined with sheet, foil, spreading the oil around to cover the entire pan. Then, in a single layer, lay the breaded eggplant.
Step 7: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the eggplant slices and continue to bake the other side for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spoon the sauce onto the eggplant slices and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Step 8: Before serving, garnish the eggplant Parmesan with fresh basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories Per Serving: 434, Total Fat 26.2g 40%, Cholesterol 148.3mg 49%, Sodium 1400mg 58%, Total Carbohydrate 30.3g 10%, Dietary Fiber 7.5g 30%, Sugars 12.4g, Protein 22.9g 46%
