CROUTON EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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This is a recipe for those who have never cooked eggplant before and want to try it. This is very simple to make and also very quick. Very fool-proof!

Provided by dsilveira

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
1 egg
2 pinches salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 ½ cups pasta sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an oven-safe baking pan with aluminum foil or wax paper.
  • Place croutons into a food processor; blend until coarsely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate.
  • Mix egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; dip eggplant slices into the egg mixture until coated. Transfer to crouton crumbs plate; coat eggplant in croutons. Placed breaded eggplant into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until breading is golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes per side.
  • Mix pasta sauce and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour half of the sauce mixture into an oven-safe baking pan; top with half the Parmesan cheese.
  • Place baked eggplant onto Parmesan cheese layer; cover with mozzarella cheese. Pour remaining pasta sauce over mozzarella layer; top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Parmesan cheese is a light golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 800.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

KASHIF EJAZ
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and the croutons were a nice addition.


Hashini Silva
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This eggplant parmesan was delicious! The croutons were a nice touch and added a bit of extra crunch.


Nandipha MHLONGO
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The croutons were a great addition and added a lot of flavor.


Cristal Rodriguez
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant parmesan was cooked perfectly and the croutons added a nice crunch.


Maryam ishaq
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the croutons were a nice touch.


Hameed Ullah
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I've never had eggplant parmesan with croutons before, but I'm glad I tried it. They added a nice flavor and texture to the dish.


Aayan Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and the croutons were a nice touch.


Mdmasum Md
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This eggplant parmesan was amazing! The croutons were a perfect addition and added a nice crunch.


famiyesin olajide
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I'm not sure why this recipe calls for croutons. They didn't really add anything to the dish.


Zamandayi Msomi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The croutons add a nice touch of crunch and flavor.


Rikman Hull
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The croutons in this recipe were a bit too hard for my liking, but the eggplant parmesan itself was delicious.


Ayana Nkrumah
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This was my first time making eggplant parmesan, and it turned out great! The croutons were a nice way to add some extra flavor and crunch.


AshE The Girl With a Horse
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I love eggplant parmesan, and this recipe did not disappoint! The croutons were a great addition and added a nice texture to the dish.


Silent Rugged
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This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan turned out delicious. The croutons were a nice touch and added a bit of extra crunch.


Terry Lamar
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Not a fan of the croutons in this recipe. They got soggy and didn't add much flavor.


Thato Limema
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tshiamo Tshimomo Ntsheno
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The croutons add a unique flavor and texture that I love.


Behramkhan Khan
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This is my new favorite way to make eggplant parmesan! The croutons added a delicious crunch and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.


Honya Sardar
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I was skeptical about the croutons in this recipe, but they actually worked really well. They added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish.


Efrata Merage
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This eggplant parmesan with croutons was a delightful twist on a classic dish. The croutons added a nice crunch and texture to the dish, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.