Ingredients:
1 large eggplant
1½ cups flour
½ cup cornmeal
1½ cups of milk
3 eggs
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of chili powder
Dash of garlic powder
Olive oil
8 oz. block of Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup of grated parmesan cheese
For the Sauce:
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
5 cloves of garlic - chopped
1 onion - sliced
Healthy handful of fresh basil
1 tsp. of capers plus a little juice
½ cup chicken broth
5 sweet cherry peppers - sliced
9 oz. can of black olives - drained and chopped
Dashes of black pepper
Dashes of ground oregano
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Wash the eggplant and slice in ¼ inch slices, with or without skin, depending on your preference.
Combine the flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl and add the spices. In another shallow bowl place the milk and the eggs and beat.
Prepare a baking pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
Dip the eggplant first in the flour/cornmeal and then in the egg wash and back in the flour/cornmeal. Place on the prepared pan. Repeat this process until you are finished.
Bake until a beautiful golden color is achieved. About 20-25 minutes.
For the Sauce:
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is slightly transparent.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and seasonings. Add the capers, peppers and chopped olives. Gently simmer.
Building the Eggplant:
Prepare a baking pan with a drizzle of olive oil and spoonful of the sauce. Place the eggplant slices on the pan. Top with sauce, parmesan cheese and sauce. Place another layer of eggplant, sauce, cheeses and continue this process. End with the sauce and cheeses and a drizzle of olive oil.
Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
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Ehsaas Rashan says
I agree that this dish seems excellent and simple to follow! I adore how the eggplant and sauce are created step by step. The combination of spices and cheeses is undeniably appealing. I can't wait to try making it myself! Thank you for sharing, Catherine!
Jane says
This eggplant parmesan recipe sounds delicious and easy to make! I appreciate the clear instructions for both the eggplant and sauce. The combination of spices and cheeses seem like they would create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Thank you for sharing, Catherine!
Ramzan says
I agree, this recipe does sound amazing and so easy to follow! I love how the eggplant and sauce are both prepared step by step. The blend of spices and cheeses is definitely a winning combination. Can’t wait to try making it myself! Thanks for sharing, Catherine!
Buster R Allen says
This eggplant parmesan recipe sounds delicious and easy to follow! I appreciate the clear instructions for both the eggplant and sauce. The combination of spices and cheeses seem like they would create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Thank you for sharing, Catherine!
hadi says
wow, this looks so delicious and yummy. i just love this recipe of eggplant parmesan. everyone would love to eat this. thanks for sharing this wonderful article and recipe of eggplant parmesan.
cam says
I love this eggplant recipe. this is looking so delicious and yummy. I would love to make it at home. Thank you for sharing it.
ketowa says
Such a great idea about the eggplant parmesan thanks sharing this article
james says
wow, this looks so delicious and yummy eggplant parmesan. i just love this recipe. thanks for sharing this amazing article.
alex says
I love this eggplant recipe. this is looking so delicious and yummy. I would love to make it at home. Thank you for sharing this amazing article.
jonson says
wow , its look so delicious and yummy . i must try this and its looks so easy to make at home. i love different recipes of Italian food. thanks for sharing this amazing article and delicious recipe of eggplant.