My Own Killer Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
- 4 large eggplants
- 6 12 cups marinara sauce
- 24 slices provolone cheese, sliced thinly
- 20 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-23 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
- 12 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs
- oil (for frying)
- Preheat oven 350.
- You can peel the eggplants or not and cut into 1/4" thick slices.
- You are aiming for 6 thin layers in the pan.
- Beat the eggs in a good sized bowl, a bit shallow if possible for dipping.
- In another similar bowl mix the breadcrumbs with the 2 tablespoons grated parmesan and the black pepper.
- Dip the eggplant slices into the egg and then crumbs and shallow fry in the oil until golden.
- Do not crowd the pan and I usually have 2 pans going.
- Drain on paper towels as going.
- Place 1/2 cup of sauce in the 9x13 pan which you have sprayed for easier clean up.
- Spread the sauce and top with a layer of eggplant.
- Top the eggplant with 1 cup of sauce, 4 slices of provelone cut in half and 1/6 of the mozarella and a good sprinkle of the parmesan.
- Repeat layering of eggplant, sauce and cheese ending with sauce and cheeses.
- Each time I make this I jig with the sauce and cheese amounts as I always do it from my head.
- Please use the amounts that suit you.
- The parmesan was the only cheese difficult to give an exact measure on as I always just use a healthy or heavy sprinkle.
- Bake until hot, bubbly and golden brown; 35-45 minutes or so.
- Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
- I have given 8 servings as it is very rich and when served with salad and a starch huge portions aren't needed.
- I have seen this even go to 10 servings.
- Freezes extremely well as you would any casserole.
- Thaw at room temperature and reheat in oven or microwave.
eggplants, marinara sauce, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, black pepper, eggs, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-own-killer-eggplant-aubergine-parmesan-147191 (may not work)