How to Make Eggplant Parmesan

I have tried Veal Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, and others but until this week I had never even heard of Eggplant Parmesan. A dear friend had us over for a super supper and served this delightful meal. Gina refuses to give me recipes but will look over my shoulder as I make notes and hint at my errors. It is a game we play with each other. I served this to my step daughter and her significant other last month and they were thrilled. Y'all know the routine somebody put on a fresh pot of Columbian Coffee. We all will roll up our sleeves, take off our rings, wash our hands and get cooking.

Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients:

1 Medium Eggplant

1 Cup all purpose flour

1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder (not Garlic Salt)

1 Tablespoon dry Oregano

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon ground Nutmeg

2 chicken eggs

Cooking oil

1 Jar thick spaghetti sauce

8oz mozzarella cheese

parmesan cheese (green box stuff)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 Mix flour, garlic powder, nutmeg, pepper, and oregano on a plate, In a shallow bowl whip eggs. Cut Eggplant in 8 slices. dredge in flour then egg wash and return to flour for 2nd dredge. Brown in cooking oil over Med-High heat. Put 4-5 Tablespoons spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x9 casserole. Place the four largest slices on bottom sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and place a slice of mozzarella on top that, place a spoon full of sauce on top the pile. place second slice eggplant on top and repeat the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and sauce. cover with lid or foil. bake 375 for 45 min and allow to stand 15-20 min before serving.

Note:

I like to serve this with a crisp green salad, a bit of pasta with marinera sauce, a few Greek olives, a sharp California cheese, some fresh fruit, and hot garlic bread. Traditionally I serve additional grated Parmesan cheese and dry hot pepper flakes on the side.

This recipe works for Zucchini Parmesan too. I use the large zucchini (3" diameter) and slice across 1"+ thick and handle just like the eggplant.

Left over do make a quick Italian sandwich for a great lunch at the office. Yep use the leftover garlic bread and your co-workers will be jealous.

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