Eggplant Parmesan

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

Ingredients

• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil/parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sweat the 1/4" slices by sprinkling with sea salt and letting sit for 30 min. Rinse, pat dry w/paper towel (get good & dry).
3. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs and parmesan. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
4. Place on baking sheet coated with PAM then bake for 7 min at 450, flip and bake add'l 7 mins depending on how crisp you like it.
5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until golden brown.