this serves about 10 people


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

Preheat oven to 425.

Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.

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.

Turn oven down to 350 and bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

(you can also add fresh mushrooms,garlic,and naturally-extra cheese)

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one of my favorittes yum...

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I've discovered a step that makes this even better......sprinkle your sliced eggplants with salt and let sit in a strainer for a good 1/2 an hour.....rinse and pat dry (really nice and dry)

and I also like it better baked more like 8-10 min per side.

Honest to goodness though.....if you like this sorta thing its as good as any restaurant

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Would you believe that as basically a lifelong vegetarian I have never had Eggplant Parmesan? I am always afraid it will be soft and mushy!!?? I will swallow my fear and give this one a shot sometime this week! Will let you know how it goes!!

oh def try it!!!

In my oven I do 10 min...but my old oven was more like 8 but it ran really hot.
(I like mine nice n crisp)

and make sure you let it sit the 1/2 hour salted...then rinse and just make sure you pat it really good and dry

These are the 2 keys 2 success

This is really really good...I think you'll like it!!!

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Everytime I make EP it comes out mushy or too greasy. I like the idea of baking and not frying. Does the salt help to make it more crisp? TIA!

Yes,in a way...it helps to draw the moisture out...but you wanna rinse it off after its set...I dry mine real good w/towels and press on it lightly to get dry as possible.

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Making this tonight!! Will let you know how it goes!! Are you slicing the eggplant in long slices?? Slices the length of the eggplant??

Thanks! DH loved it!!

I am sorry I missed your question...I slice it in rounds(not the lenght-but you can do it either way)


and I am so glad you guys liked it

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