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.
Jeanne
May 19, 2020
Hi Leslie,
Sounds like a brilliant idea. I love eggplant, but prefer crispy to soggy!