CONTEST-WINNING EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it's much healthier than other parmesans! The prep time is a little longer than for some recipes, but the Italian flavors and rustic elegance are well worth it. -Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs, beaten
2-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant slices in eggs, then coat in crumbs. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until tender and golden brown, 15-20 minutes, turning once., In a small bowl, combine mushrooms, basil and oregano. In another small bowl, combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses., Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with a third of the mushroom mixture, a third of the eggplant, 3/4 cup sauce and a third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Omid Ail
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant parmesan didn't turn out well. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was bland.


binod thapa
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The eggplant parmesan was a little too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


eagleboss shamar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Margi Marsh
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Abdul Basit Ghulam Sabir
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Delicious!


Jose Uresti
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was a hit with my family and friends.


Rohan Evana
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I love eggplant parmesan, and this recipe did not disappoint. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Eric Larson
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This was my first time making eggplant parmesan, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


pabitra sunar
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Shalom Mutize
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This eggplant parmesan recipe is a winner! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.