Daves Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

Steps:

• Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with kosher salt. Set aside to let the bitter juices weep from the eggplant, about 1 hour.
• Transfer the eggplant to a colander in the sink, and rinse well under cold running water. Transfer eggplant to a work surface and blot very dry with paper towels.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, and season with pepper.
• Place the flour in a medium lipped plate or bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Dredge an eggplant slice in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess breading and transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
• In a large straight-sided skillet, pour the oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it registers 400 degrees F on a deep frying thermometer. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. so that the breaded eggplant, when added, will drop the temperature of the oil to the proper frying temperature of 375 degrees F.)
• Working in small batches, fry the eggplant slices, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush a 15 x 10- x 2-inch-baking dish with olive oil. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 1/3 of the marinara sauce and arrange half of the eggplant over the sauce. Cover the eggplant with another 1/3 of the sauce. Scatter half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella over the sauced eggplant. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Bake until hot and just beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste. Use immediately, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• Yield: about 3 1/2 cups
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Steps:

• Cut each eggplant into about ½-inch (1-cm) thick round slices.
• Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the eggplant with half of the coarse salt. Flip the slices over and sprinkle with the rest of the salt.
• Put another baking sheet on top of the eggplant and place something heavy, like a cast-iron skillet, on the top baking sheet to help release moisture from the eggplant. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels. Brush most of the salt from the eggplant with a paper towel, then transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
• Coat each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry using more paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Pour about 1 cup (260 g) of marinara sauce into a 2½-quart (2 L) baking dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
• Add about 8 eggplant slices (it's okay if they overlap) and cover with ½ cup (130 g) of marinara. Sprinkle with a third of the fresh basil, then top with about a third of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat to make 2 more layers. Finish with the fresh mozzarella cheese and a final sprinkling of Parmesan.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbling and golden brown.
• Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and heat oil in a large pan, Dutch oven or deep-fryer.
• Peel the eggplant and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Coat each side of the eggplant with the flour.
• In a separate bowl beat 4 eggs and dip the eggplant into the egg to coat both sides. Then take your bread crumbs and do the same to coat each side.
• Once the oil is hot, put the eggplant in the hot oil and fry until golden brown. You can also use a deep-fryer and leave in for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once all of the eggplant has been fried, get a rectangular baking pan and start the layering by adding the marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan, then the eggplant, more sauce, fresh mozzarella, Romano cheese, and continue to layer until you have reached the top of the pan. Top off with sauce, mozzarella, and grated Romano
• Place the eggplant into the oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly brush or spray a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
• Wash the eggplant, but do not peel it. Cut it crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a shallow dish or pie plate, lightly beat the eggs. In another shallow dish or pie plate, combine the bread crumbs with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and stir with a fork until well combined.
• Working with one eggplant slice at a time, coat it on both sides with the egg and allow the excess to drip off. Place it in the bread crumbs, and coat on both sides. Transfer to a platter or baking sheet.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat until shimmery and hot but not smoking. Add as many slices of eggplant as can fit in a single layer; do not crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the eggplant slices to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more oil as needed.
• Meanwhile, pour the Bolognese in a small saucepan; if using jarred sauce, add a little water to the jar. Close the jar and shake it to loosen the sauce stuck to the sides of the jar. Add the water to the saucepan. Over medium heat bring the sauce just to boiling. Cover, set aside, and keep warm.
• Arrange half of the eggplant slices along the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top the eggplant with half of the warm sauce. Arrange half of the mozzarella slices on top and sprinkle with half of the remaining Parmesan cheese. Arrange the remaining eggplant slices over the cheese. Cover with the remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
• Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• For a pretty presentation, set aside half of the most uniformly sized eggplant slices for the top layer. Use the rest for the bottom layer that no one can see.

Steps:

• Slice the peeled eggplant. Mix the beaten eggs and milk in a bowl. Dip the eggplant in the egg wash and then coat the slices with breadcrumbs. Fry slices in olive oil until brown. Drain and set aside. In a separate pan or Dutch oven, brown garlic in a small amount of olive oil. Crumble Italian sausage into garlic and brown. Add onion. When onions are translucent, add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and basil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes. In a 12-inch or 12-inch deep Dutch oven, make layers using about 1/3 of the sauce, then 1/3 of the eggplant slices, then 1/3 of the grated cheese. Continue the layers two more times. Cover and bake for about an hour using 6-8 briquets under the oven and 18-20 briquets on the lid.