Italian
Eggplant Parmesan
Original recipe by Bon Appetit
- Total time
- ready in 75 min
- Yield
- serves 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Rating
- 4.7 (600)
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Method
Bread and fry eggplant slices until golden.
Layer with marinara and cheeses.
Bake until bubbly and cheese melts.
Rest before cutting.
Chef's notes
This Eggplant Parmesan recipe delivers a flavorful vegetarian dish that's perfect for gatherings. With a 4.7 rating from 600 reviews, it's a crowd-pleaser that won't disappoint.
Chef tip
Allow the dish to rest before cutting to ensure neat slices and better flavor integration.
Substitutions
For a lighter option, consider baking the eggplant instead of frying, or swap mozzarella for a dairy-free cheese.
Honest take
While the prep and cook times total about 75 minutes, the effort is worthwhile for the rich, cheesy layers. Just be prepared for a bit of a mess when frying.
