Crispy Baked Parmesan Eggplant

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May 19, 2020

I love eggplant, especially eggplant parmesan. This Crispy Baked Parmesan Eggplant is a healthier version, minus the marinara sauce. If it says "crispy", I'm all for it!

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, sliced into ½" disks

Kosher salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

1Place all eggplant disks on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and let sit for at least 30 minutes.


2Mix breadcrumbs, spices and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. 


3Dip each eggplant disk into the melted butter, then breading mixture. Place on aluminum foil or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 

4Bake in 400° F oven for 15 minutes, then flip each disk and baked for 7 more minutes. The eggplant should be golden brown and the breading crispy.

5Serve as a side dish, appetizer or use in eggplant Parmesan.

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1 Review

Jeanne

May 19, 2020

Hi Leslie,

Sounds like a brilliant idea. I love eggplant, but prefer crispy to soggy!

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