Eggplant Parmesan Entree

• 3 medium-size eggplant (1/4 inch slices)
• Salt
• Olive oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1-16 oz. package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Lay out eggplant slices on paper towel and sprinkle with salt to draw out the liquid. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat very dry. Coat baking sheets with olive oil.

Put bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese into a Ziplock bag. Dip eggplant slices in egg then shake in bag to completely coat in bread crumb mixture.

Place coated eggplant slices on oiled baking sheets and bake for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

To compile the casserole, spread enough spaghetti sauce into a 9 x 13-inch pan to cover the bottom. Place a layer of the eggplant on top of the sauce then sprinkle with some of the mozzeralla and remaining parmesan cheese. Repeat layers ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle top with basil.

Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Serves 9.

Try this Eggplant Parmesan recipe with Garlic Cheese Bread.

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