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Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
4.2 from 27 votes

Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds eggplant cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, about 3 large
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cups tomato sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese diced
  • 6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese grated
  • 3 ounces Parmesan Cheese 3/4 cup, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
For the breadcrumb topping:
  • 3 cups breadcrumbs coarse, fresh, ciabatta used
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons basil finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an oven to 450°F. Evenly space out 2 oven racks.
  2. Lay the eggplant in an even layer on two parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with oil, then season each side with oregano, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake until other sides are lightly browned (about 10 minutes more). Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
  3. Add both mozzarella cheeses, Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs to a medium bowl, tossing to combine.
  4. Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce in an even layer in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the eggplant, arranged in an even layer. Top the eggplant with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat even layers two more times with remaining ingredients (so you’ll finish with a layer of cheese on top).
  5. To make the topping, place bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl, tossing to combine. Spread bread crumbs out evenly over the baking dish.
  6. Bake until the top is golden brown and the sides are bubbling (45 to 50 minutes). Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.