Name: Crunchy Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 eggplants, peeled and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick; 2 teaspoons salt, or as needed; 4 eggs, beaten; 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups prepared pasta sauce; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Crunchy Eggplant Parmesan

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This is a slightly different twist on the old standard eggplant Parmesan. By peeling and sweating the eggplant you eliminate the bitterness and the panko bread crumbs add a nice crunch to the crust. Freezes so well!

Recipe by Mama Smith

Published on April 2, 2019

Prep Time:

1 hrs

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
2 eggplants, peeled and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
2 teaspoons salt, or as needed
4 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups prepared pasta sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray an 11x13-inch baking dish and 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Place eggplant slices on racks over the sink or paper towels and sprinkle both sides of slices lightly with salt. Let eggplant drain for 30 minutes, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels. Place eggplant slices on prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is soft, about 15 minutes.
Pour beaten eggs into a shallow bowl; combine panko bread crumbs with Italian seasoning in a separate shallow bowl. Dip eggplant into beaten egg and press into panko crumbs to coat. Place breaded eggplant back on the baking sheets and spray the slices with cooking spray.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Broil eggplant slices until tops are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; remove slices, turn, and spray other sides with cooking spray. Broil until golden brown 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove eggplant and turn oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in prepared pasta sauce and remove from heat.
Spread 1/3 of the pasta sauce into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half the eggplant slices, half the Italian cheese blend, and half the Parmesan cheese. Spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the layers; layer the remaining eggplant, remaining pasta sauce, Italian cheese blend, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake casserole in the 350 degree oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

If you are freezing for another day, stop after step 8 and cover tightly. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
19g	Fat
35g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 1524mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 497mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.