Indulge in the delectable flavors of Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. This culinary masterpiece transforms humble eggplant slices into a gourmet delight, coated in a crispy Parmesan crust and infused with the aromatic essence of roasted garlic. Each bite offers a delightful medley of flavors, from the savory Parmesan to the tangy garlic and the tender, juicy eggplant. These slices are not just a side dish; they can be the star of the show, served as a main course or as a delectable appetizer.
This recipe is a culinary adventure that takes you on a journey of flavors. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed video tutorial, you'll be guided through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish. Learn how to select the perfect eggplants, slice them to the ideal thickness, and coat them in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture. Discover the art of roasting garlic to perfection, infusing it with a nutty, caramelized flavor that elevates the dish.
In addition to the classic Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices, this article also includes variations to suit every taste and dietary preference. Explore the tantalizing Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices for a healthier alternative, with all the flavor and crispiness without the added oil. If you're gluten-free, delight in the Gluten-Free Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices, which use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs to create a crispy coating. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices add a touch of heat with a spicy breadcrumb mixture.
With its versatility and delectable flavors, Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices is a dish that will impress both eggplant lovers and skeptics alike. Whether you're serving it as a main course, a side dish, or an appetizer, this dish is sure to be a hit. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey and create a dish that will leave your taste buds craving more.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield about 4 to 6 main course servi
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with kosher salt. Set aside to let the bitter juices weep from the eggplant, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the eggplant to a colander in the sink, and rinse well under cold running water. Transfer eggplant to a work surface and blot very dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, and season with pepper.
- Place the flour in a medium lipped plate or bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Dredge an eggplant slice in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess breading and transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
- In a large straight-sided skillet, pour the oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it registers 400 degrees F on a deep frying thermometer. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. so that the breaded eggplant, when added, will drop the temperature of the oil to the proper frying temperature of 375 degrees F.)
- Working in small batches, fry the eggplant slices, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush a 15 x 10- x 2-inch-baking dish with olive oil. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 1/3 of the marinara sauce and arrange half of the eggplant over the sauce. Cover the eggplant with another 1/3 of the sauce. Scatter half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella over the sauced eggplant. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Bake until hot and just beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste. Use immediately, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Yield: about 3 1/2 cups
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ROASTED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange three racks evenly spaced.
- Lay the eggplant in one layer on three sheet pans and brush both sides with olive oil, using all the oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, crushing it lightly in your hands, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the slices and rotate the pans in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until tender. Leave the oven at 400 degrees F.
- In a 10 by 14 by 2-inch ceramic baking dish, spread a third of the marinara sauce. Arrange a third of the eggplant on top in one layer. Scatter a third of the basil, a third of the mozzarella, a third of the goat cheese, and a third of the Parmesan on top. Repeat twice, starting with the marinara and ending with the Parmesan, making sure each layer is evenly distributed.
- For the topping, place the bread crumbs, garlic, and basil in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse to moisten the crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dish.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Eggplant slices are coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked between layers of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese for a filling Italian-inspired meal. Add fresh garlic and basil to taste. I use 2 to 4 cloves fresh garlic and 5 to 10 leaves of freshly harvested basil in the sauce. Fresh basil layered in one of the layers adds lots of 'fresh' flavor!
Provided by Dollface
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of spaghetti sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 2427.6 mg, Sugar 18 g
EGGPLANT PARMESAN II
This is a no fry variation of this popular dish, and is just as delicious!
Provided by Dolores Gentner-Ryan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1663.1 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
GARLIC PARMESAN EGGPLANT SLICES
These crispy eggplant slices are pan-fried and topped with garden fresh tomato. From Land-O-Lakes Cookbook.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place eggeplant slices on a 15x10x1 " jelly roll pan, sprinkle with salt.
- in a 9' pie pan, stir together flour, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and basil.
- in 10' skittle cook olive oil, pepper and garlic over med heat until sizzling.
- meanwhile, dip eggplant slices in egg, coat with flour mixture. fry 1/2 of eggeplant slice in olive oil until golden brown 2-3 minutes on each side. remove to serving platter, keep warm.
- repeat with remaining eggplant slices.
- remover to serving platter. sprinkle with tomato. cover with aluminum foil. let stand 2 minutes or until tomato is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 816.7, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 10.8
BROILED EGGPLANT WITH PARMESAN
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Trim eggplants and cut into 16 slices of equal thickness.
- Arrange eggplant slices in one layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place eggplant under broiler about 4 inches from heat source. Broil about 3 minutes, and turn slices and broil for 3 minutes more.
- In a small dish, blend garlic with Parmesan, and sprinkle mixture evenly over eggplant. Place under broiler until bubbling. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PARMESAN EGGPLANT SLICES
Low Carb and easy to make. The parmesan cheese makes a crispy crust on this eggplant.
Provided by Paula Todora
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Slice the eggplant, with skin on, into 1" slices. Lay on a flat surface and sprinkle both sides with salt.
- 2. Heat appx. 3 T. olive oil and 3 T. veg. oil in a skillet on medium high.
- 3. Dip each slice eggplant in egg and then roll in parmesan that has been combined with seasonings. Fry 4 at a time and drain on paper towels, adding more oil as needed.
- 4. Serve with ranch dip, cutting larger slices into fourths.
FRIED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
My dad made me eggplant parm one night and I thought, Hmm, I wonder if this would be good as a fried dish. Take this as a State Fair-style spin on a classically iconic Italian staple. This dish is quick and easy, and something anyone can do. You may think teens are lazy, but they'll come to life making this dish.
Provided by TeenChef99
Categories Main Dish Recipes Vegetable Main Dish Recipes Eggplant Parmesan Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat canola oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Mix bread crumbs, flour, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Place eggs in a small bowl.
- Dip eggplant slices in the eggs, then the bread crumb mixture. Drop into oil a few slices at a time until breading turns golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1025.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have bruises or cuts.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will not cook through properly. If they are too thin, they will burn.
- Coat the eggplant slices in breadcrumbs. This will help them to get crispy and golden brown. You can use any type of breadcrumbs you like, but panko breadcrumbs work especially well.
- Season the eggplant slices liberally. This will help them to develop a delicious flavor. Be sure to use a variety of spices, including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Bake the eggplant slices at a high temperature. This will help them to get crispy and golden brown. Be sure to keep an eye on them so that they do not burn.
- Serve the eggplant slices immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and crispy. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Garlic Parmesan Eggplant Slices are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to formal dinner parties. With their crispy breadcrumb coating, flavorful garlic and Parmesan cheese seasoning, and tender eggplant interior, these slices are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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