Breaded and fried eggplant slices layered with simple marinara and mozzarella, then baked until bubbling. A familiar red sauce dish with crisp edges, tender centers, and clean tomato flavor.
Light sauce layers prevent soggy texture. Mozzarella melts smoothly; parmesan adds salt and structure.
Pairs well with Caesar salad, garlic bread, roasted broccoli, or simple spaghetti. Eggplant salt purge is required for best texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- Medium eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Salt
- All purpose flour
- Eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs
- Grated parmesan
- Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated parmesan
- Fresh basil
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- Medium eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Salt
- All purpose flour
- Eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs
- Grated parmesan
- Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated parmesan
- Fresh basil
Instructions
Salt and drain eggplant
Salt and drain eggplant
Set up breading
Set up breading
Dredge the eggplant
Dredge the eggplant
Fry until golden
Fry until golden
Layer and bake
Layer and bake
Rest the before serving
Rest the before serving
Rest and serve
Rest and serve
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Cold eggplant parmesan layered between toasted bread with fresh arugula, roasted red peppers, and a smear of pesto or aioli
You'll need to pick up:
Crusty bread or ciabatta rollsFresh arugula or lettucePesto or garlic aioliRoasted red peppers (jarred acceptable)Butter for toasting bread
Quick overview:
- 1.Slice cold eggplant parmesan into thin planks (about 1/4 inch)
- 2.Butter and toast bread slices until golden and crispy on both sides
- 3.Spread pesto or aioli on toasted bread
- 4.Layer eggplant parmesan, fresh arugula, and roasted red peppers on bread
- 5.Press gently and slice diagonally
- 6.Serve immediately while bread is still warm and crispy
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Light sauce layers prevent soggy texture.
- • Mozzarella melts smoothly; parmesan adds salt and structure.
- • Pairs well with Caesar salad, garlic bread, roasted broccoli, or simple spaghetti.
- • Eggplant salt purge is required for best texture.
- • For crisper slices, bake assembled dish uncovered.
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