GRANDMA’S BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE

Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious vegetarian dinner that only requires 15 minutes of prep!  This recipe simplifies the classic Italian dish for a quick-prep, kid-friendly weeknight meal!

Prep Time    : 15 mins

Cook Time   : 40 mins

Total Time    : 55 mins

Servings      : 2 people

Calories       : 262.9 kcal

INGREDIENTS

·         3 tablespoons melted butter

·         ½ cup corn flake crumbs

·         ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

·         ½ teaspoon salt

·         Dash of pepper

·         1 small eggplant

·         1 egg beaten

·         1 cup marinara sauce

·         2 ounces 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

2.   Pour melted butter into a 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Set aside.

3.   Place egg in a shallow dish. Set aside.

4.   In a separate shallow dish, combine corn flake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.

5.   Peel eggplant and cut into ¾-inch thick slices. Dip each slice in egg and coat with crumb mixture. Place in prepared baking dish.

6.   Bake for 20 minutes; turn slices and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

7.   Pour marinara sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 3 more minutes, or until cheese is just melted.

Recipe from theseasonedmom.com