Layered Eggplant Parmesan Casserole (Oven Baked)
A vegetarian dish even the meat-eaters can enjoy, this baked eggplant parmesan is loaded with crispy breaded eggplant slices, a rich tomato, garlic, and herb sauce, then topped with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole large eggplant use two eggplants if they are small
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
- 2 cups Panko or other breadcrumbs
- 3 cups tomato sauce homemade or store bought
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
Instructions
- Trim the top and bottom of the eggplant and slice it into ¼ inch thick rounds.
- Pre-heat your oven to 400F and lightly grease a sheetpan, as well as a 9 x 12 casserole dish with butter or pam spray.
- Prepare a quick breading station: Mixing the flour with the salt and pepper in one bowl. Whisk the eggs with a fork in a second bowl. Finally, mix the breadcrumbs and shredded Parmesan in a third bowl.
- Take one eggplant slice at a time. Dip the slice into the flour, then the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mix. Take each individually breaded eggplant slice and place it on the greased sheet pan.
- Bake the slices for 20 minutes in the 400F oven flipping them once half way through.
- While the eggplant slices bake, mix the tomato sauce, onion powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, and herbs in a bowl. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Once the breaded eggplant slices are golden brown, spread a little sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish, and then place half of the baked eggplant slices out in the bottom of the greased 9 x 12 casserole dish.
- Top the eggplant with half of the tomato sauce, and remaining cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients as though you are making lasagna.
- Bake the assembled eggplant Parmesan casserole in the oven for another 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 1814.7kcal
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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