Recipe: Eggplant ParmesanDescription: A delicious Italian-American baked dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 50Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 whole eggplant, 0.5 cup flour, 2 whole eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 can canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheeseInstructions: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Slice the eggplant into 0.5 cm thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry. Dip each slice in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on paper towels. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of canned diced tomatoes at the bottom. Layer half of the fried eggplant, followed by a layer of canned diced tomatoes, and sprinkle with 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, tomatoes, and finish with the remaining cheese. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Italian, Vegetarian, BakedThis Eggplant Parmesan recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 50 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Italian
Vegetarian
Baked

Eggplant Parmesan

A delicious Italian-American baked dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Eggplant Parmesan - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1eggplant

medium-sized

0.5 cupsflour

for dredging

2 wholeseggs

beaten

1 cupbreadcrumbs

for coating

2 tablespoonsolive oil

for frying

2 canscanned diced tomatoes

15 oz each

1 cupcheddar cheese

shredded

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2

Slice the eggplant into 0.5 cm thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

3

Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry. Dip each slice in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

4

In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on paper towels.

5

In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of canned diced tomatoes at the bottom. Layer half of the fried eggplant, followed by a layer of canned diced tomatoes, and sprinkle with 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, tomatoes, and finish with the remaining cheese.

6

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
619
Calories
37.1g
Fat
40.5g
Carbs
31.5g
Protein
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