Eggplant Casserole
Sep 14, 2024 12:28 PM
This Eggplant Casserole has all the components of Eggplant Parmesan with a fraction of the work! You’ll love the savory layers of roasted eggplant, crispy breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, and hot, melty cheese, all baked together in a cozy casserole!
This Eggplant Casserole is everything that you know and love about Eggplant Parmesan, but with so much less work. There’s no tedious breading and frying involved, yet all of the classic components are still here, both in flavor and texture!
The eggplant is seasoned and roasted, which really elevates its flavor and creates a perfect texture. There are two layers of it in this dish.
Panko breadcrumbs are tossed with melted butter and toasted in a skillet so that they’re extra crispy in the middle and on top of the casserole. And of course, there’s layers of marinara sauce and hot, melty cheese.
Ingredients:
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: oregano, basil, garlic powder, parsley
- 3 medium ripe eggplants, about 3 1/2 lbs
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 24 oz. marinara sauce, divided
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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