Crouton Eggplant Parmesan

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This is a recipe for those who have never cooked eggplant before and want to try it. This is very simple to make and also very quick. Very fool-proof!

Submitted by dsilveira
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 serving
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups garlic-flavored croutons

  • 1 egg

  • 2 pinches salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • 1 ½ cups pasta sauce

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an oven-safe baking pan with aluminum foil or wax paper.

  2. Place croutons into a food processor; blend until coarsely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Mix egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; dip eggplant slices into the egg mixture until coated. Transfer to crouton crumbs plate; coat eggplant in croutons. Placed breaded eggplant into prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until breading is golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

  5. Mix pasta sauce and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour half of the sauce mixture into an oven-safe baking pan; top with half the Parmesan cheese.

  6. Place baked eggplant onto Parmesan cheese layer; cover with mozzarella cheese. Pour remaining pasta sauce over mozzarella layer; top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until Parmesan cheese is a light golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
15g Fat
28g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 801mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 279mg 21%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.