Baked Eggplant Parmesan

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours if you have more time. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides; arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of pasta sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)