A delicious Italian-American baked dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.

medium-sized
for dredging
beaten
for coating
for frying
15 oz each
shredded
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Slice the eggplant into 0.5 cm thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry. Dip each slice in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of canned diced tomatoes at the bottom. Layer half of the fried eggplant, followed by a layer of canned diced tomatoes, and sprinkle with 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, tomatoes, and finish with the remaining cheese.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

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