Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Eggplant parmesan is a tangy, crispy, cheesy masterpiece! Delicious eggplant covered in a delightful mix of herbs and spices, this recipe will knock your socks off! Baked to perfection, eggplant parmesan is the perfect entree for your family meal. And if you want to complete your delicious Italian feast, cook up some Roasted Asparagus, a Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, and some homemade rolls. Your tastebuds will thank you later!

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant parmesan hails from Italy! It is a classic Italian dish that you may have seen on some Italian restaurant’s menu and wondered what it is or what it tastes like! Or maybe, you wondered how it could be an Italian dish without ANY pasta! Well, I will tell you all about it. Eggplant parmesan has a delicious mix of herbs and spices, ooey-gooey melted cheese, and marinara sauce that give it a distinct Italian flavor. It is coated and baked which makes it have a deliciously crispy texture! It’s a dish that your whole family will love! Though authentic Italian eggplant parmesan doesn’t bread the eggplant, this recipe is amazing and I actually like it baked even better this way! In fact, this recipe is so delicious that it’s an easy choice and my kids even love it! And whenever my kids love something that is based on a vegetable, well… That’s a winner in my book! Cook it up as a whole meal with a green salad, some veggies, and some chocolate dessert. This is so amazing and filling that you will want to try this again and again! Trust me, it’s worth the time that it takes to put this together! You won’t regret it!

Ingredients in Eggplant Parmesan

Now that you have taken the time to let the eggplant sweat it out, it’s time to look over the rest of the ingredients! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

Eggplant: You will want to get 2 medium sized eggplant.Salt: This is for seasoning and letting the eggplant sweat. Flour: All purpose flour is fine to use in this recipe!Eggs: Try and make sure that our eggs are at room temperature before using. Panko bread crumbs: Coating them with these will give it that delicious, crisp texture! Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is classic to Italian recipes! Italian seasoning: This homemade Italian seasoning takes less than 5 minutes to make and is amazing! If you can’t make it then you can use store-bought. Homemade marinara sauce: I personally think that this marinara sauce tastes the very best! You can make it beforehand! Or, you can totally use store-bought marinara sauce if that’s all that you have! Mozzarella cheese: This delicious cheese will be melted on top! Yum! Basil: Used to garnish and add in a delicous and fresh flavor!

How to Make Easy Eggplant Parmesan

You have got all of your ingredients and let the eggplant sweat it out which means… It’s time to bake this up! This dish is worth every second that you spend on it! Trust me, you are going to love it!!

Do I need to peel the eggplant? Nope! Make this easy on yourself and leave the peel on! It is completely edible and adds a great texture after it’s been cooked! How do I pick an eggplant? A good rule to follow when picking out your eggplant is to look for one that is glossy. Also, when you pick it up, give it a little squeeze. It should have a tiny bit of give to it. If it’s rock hard, it’s not ready and one that is too soft is too ripe! Let it rest: After you have baked your eggplant, let it sit for 15+ minutes at room temperature after baking. If you try to cut into it right as it comes out of the oven, it will fall apart. Give it a minute to set back up!

Refrigerate: Once your eggplant parmesan has cooled, place it in an airtight container. Then, put it in your fridge and it can last there for 2-3 days! Reheat: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cover in foil and cook eggplant parmesan for 15 minutes. Take off the foil and cook for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.