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Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant – crispy baked, not fried, eggplant with garlic Parmesan breading. A delicious way to enjoy this fall vegetable!

If you enjoy eggplant, you may want to try my One Pot Chicken Ratatouille recipe of the easy, vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna.

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Eggplant is in season and I am going to show you one of my favorite dishes with this vegetable. It’s easy and can be served as an appetizer, side dish or used in main dishes, like Eggplant Parmesan. The garlicky Parmesan breading makes for a perfectly crispy coating even though the eggplant is baked and not fried.

If I am not roasting vegetables, I make my simple two-ingredient breading and bake them in the oven till crispy. No frying required! I used this method in my Baked Artichoke Hearts recipe and my Best Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower recipe. It’s amazing!

HOW TO PREPARE EGGPLANT FOR COOKING?

Start by washing the eggplant and trimming off the green end. You can peel the skin if you like. Next, slice eggplant into 1/2″ disks. Place all disks in colander or cooling rack set over baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and let sit for at least 30 minutes. It helps to cut the bitterness of the vegetable and makes it “sweat”. You will notice little drops of moisture on the surface of the disks. Removing the moisture from the eggplant will prevent it from releasing it during cooking. You can use prepared like this eggplant in a variety of dishes.

HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PARMESAN BAKED EGGPLANT?

Prepare eggplant disks according to instructions above. Melt butter in a bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, spices and Parmesan cheese in another bowl. Dip each eggplant disk into butter first, then breading mixture. Place on aluminum foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes, then flip each disk and baked for 7 more minutes. The eggplant should be golden brown and the breading crispy.

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DO YOU NEED TO PEEL EGGPLANT BEFORE BAKING?

Eggplant skin is completely edible. It’s a personal preference, just like zucchini. You can peel the skin off or leave it.

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HOW TO SERVE CRISPY BAKED EGGPLANT?

You can serve it as a side dish, next to mashed potatoes and roasted chicken or pork loin. It also makes for a great appetizer, served with dips. You can also use this baked eggplant in place of fried one when making Eggplant Parmesan. It’s easier since there is no frying required and healthier. You can also use it as a burger topping (think black bean burgers or healthy turkey burgers)!

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Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
resting time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 
Crispy baked, not fried, eggplant with garlic Parmesan breading. A delicious way to enjoy this fall vegetable! 

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggplant Parmesan, vegetables
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the eggplant: wash the eggplant and trim off the green end. You can peel the skin if you like. Next, slice eggplant into 1/2" disks. Place all disks in colander or cooling rack set over baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and let sit for at least 30 minutes

  2. Next, melt butter in a bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, spices and Parmesan cheese in another bowl. 

  3. Dip each eggplant disk into butter first, then breading mixture. Place on aluminum foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
  4. Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes, then flip each disk and baked for 7 more minutes. The eggplant should be golden brown and the breading crispy.

  5. Serve as side dish, appetizer or use in eggplant Parmesan. 

Recipe Notes

Eggplant skin is completely edible. It's a personal preference, just like zucchini. You can peel the skin off or leave it. 

Nutrition Facts
Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 302mg13%
Potassium 315mg9%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 660IU13%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  2. Arlene says

    I removed the outer skin and after draining I used flour, beaten egg and seasoned bread crumbs to coat then baked as per directions.
    After browning I layered 2 baking dishes w/ spaghetti sauce , eggplant, sautéed onion and mushrooms and mozzarella and repeated again. Baked off and enjoyed!

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  4. Jessica says

    Is this recipe ever outstanding! So crisp and light and so flavorful. I didn’t have any Italian seasoning so I used seasoned salt lightly instead and it was delicious. I used this as a base for eggplant parmigiana but when the eggplant discs finished baking I regret using them for the eggplant parmigiana and wish we had just eaten them plain, fresh out of the oven. It’s better than eggplant parmigiana it’s that good. Will be making these again, definitely.

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  5. Nancy says

    This is a delicious recipe. I am wondering if this will freeze well, to be reheated in the oven at a later date.

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    • Ashley says

      I would not freeze these. The recipe calls for you to salt them to draw out the extra moisture. Freezing them would lock in more moisture and most likely make them a soggy mess.

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  8. Trae says

    Yum! Very easy to make and my picky little eater was unsure about eating eggplant for the first time ever. He asked for seconds! I used the egg mixture instead of the butter and I was in heaven. Will definitely make again.

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  9. Tressey says

    My picky little eater loved it! He wasn’t too sure about eating eggplant but said it was so good he asked for second helpings.

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  11. Amy Garcia says

    Loved it! Made this last night and was super yum!!! The eggplant came out tasty, crispy and perfectly cooked. (I used the baked option.) My husband does not like eggplant and he really enjoyed this dish. It’s a keeper!! Thanks for the recipe!

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  12. Elizabeth says

    Mainly followed the recipe with just slight changes (mixed olive oil & butter, used 1/2 regular and 1/2 panko breadcrumbs and sliced eggplant slightly thinner). Baked til crispy then added a small spoonful of spaghetti sauce and a slice of fresh mozzarella on top. Returned to oven to melt cheese and then stacked the slices. Made a very light and tasty eggplant parmesan.

    Thanks for the inspiration

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  13. Fern says

    The last time I cooked eggplant was a long time ago and I fried it in oil. Now that I am on a health kick I wanted to try your recipe. The only ingredient I did not have in my house was garlic so I decided to play with your recipe. In lieu of garlic I decided that every 3 eggplant discs would have an extra ingredient. One set just had your recipe, the next set I put Cilantro on top, the next set I put very finely chopped red onion on top and the last set I combined the cilantro and red onion on top. I cooked your recipe 5 minutes longer on each side and when I took them out of the oven I placed all slices on my fine China dinner plate. Everything smelled and looked fabulous. I then topped each piece with some sour cream and then consumed the entire eggplant. The meal filled me up and left a smile on my face. I highly recommend everyone to try your recipe.

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  14. Barb says

    My husband loves eggplant. I don’t really even like eggplant, until I tried this recipe. I read a portion of the comments, so I made the following adjustments: sliced the eggplant narrower than 1/2″, backed off the butter and added olive oil and a beaten egg; to the bread crumbs I added yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour.
    I baked them at 425 degrees (convection) for 15 minutes on the 1st side and 10 minutes after turning them over. They turned out sooo yummy. Eggplant is moving up on my list of vegetables I like and enjoy!

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  15. Diane Winter says

    I made these using gluten free panko bread crumbs from 4c. A couple tweaks i would make are: slicing the eggplant into more thin slices, and putting the GF panko crumbs into a food processor. The flavor is great, and the thinner slices were crispier! I WILL be making these again as long as the butter doesnt mess with my tummy. Simple yet delicious!

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  16. Andrea says

    Any recommendations on reheating these without losing crunchiness. I,m making a batch to bring to a small Super Bowl gathering for dinner. Need to make the day before.

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  17. Dianne Rand says

    Anna, LOVE this dish! Tried it AGAIN this week because it’s just that time of year to use the oven and warm up my household. I 2x the recipe whenever I fix because it serves for multiple meals after premier. At the market, the vegetables were wrapped tightly in shrink plastic covering and appeared quite fresh, exteriors perfect. * When I sliced into the organic eggplants in preparation for their group “sweat” I noticed the interior a bit dark in sections, but firm in texture, and went ahead with preparation. After enjoying the dish, next time I will give more attention to the interior flesh of my eggplants and not go forward with preparation. That darkened flesh interior distracted from the recipe. *You and your fans may have already mentioned this: A tiny drop of fresh lemon juice on each disc really appealed to me with panko/parm., snipped parsley from garden, dash of cayenne; and wet mixture of salt free butter and an egg. The following morning we had warmed-up eggplant discs with scrambled eggs and blueberries for brunch. Thanks Anna and everyone who comments💕.

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    • Susan says

      I made this last night using gluten-free breadcrumbs. I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! I worried that it wouldn’t be as crispy using GF crumbs, but it was good and crunchy. I served it with GF pasta and a red pasta sauce that had roasted eggplant and other veggies in it. My husband thought it was the best Italian dish I’ve ever made!

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  21. Laurie Yankowitz says

    Would you please note about how many slices to expect for 1 serving? I am tracking calories and used a medium sized eggplant because that’s what I had – I’m thinking I’ll get 3 servings instead of 4, but it would be helpful to have an idea of how much a portion is according to 4 servings of a large eggplant.

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    • Deanna says

      Me too but I’m trying to eliminate sodium so leaving out salt. I need serving size too—maybe 1 or 2 slices? Any suggestions for salt substitutes welcomed!

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      • Suzanne Ruth says

        Re sodium – There are good substitutes out there, but they take a bit of time to get used to . One is half salt by Morton’s or other brands; just remember it is half sodium. My favorite is “No Salt.” It is all potassium chloride. It is ok in soups, etc, but I actually like it best as an add-on to almost anything after cooking. If you use half salt, do not add it during cooking. You won’t even know it is in there! Add it only at the table. Watch sodium in canned foods, cheese and breads. Buy NoSaltAdded tomato products and corn,
        etc. There are some seasonings which mask the lack of salt: curry, cumin, acids (lime/lemon, balsamic & other vinegars). Good luck.

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    • Kelly says

      My husband hates eggplant, but my kids love it. He gave me the challenge of trying to get him to like it. I made this for him and he loved it!! He liked the texture because it wasn’t smushy and it was sweeter. Does the salt make the bitterness come out? Thank you!!!!

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    • Doris Schneider says

      I serve pasta and salad with the eggplant. Also use olive oil instead of butter. Delicious!

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  22. Towanda Bryant says

    This was absolutely delicious. I needed a vegetarian meal that was tasty and filling to help keep me on track for the 2nd day of my diet plan. It was perfect. I cooked them in my air fryer and they came out great. I cut the off the skin thinking that it would be chewy but that made them a little softer than I think they should have been. Next time I will keep it on. This recipe is definitely going into the rotation. Thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow!

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  23. Colleen H says

    This recipe was amazing!! My garden has been providing an abundance of late season eggplant and was trying to find something other than eggplant parm. This hit the spot!
    I took a little bit of everyone’s suggestions and dredged the eggplant in about 2 tbsp of butter, one egg and a drizzle of garlic infused oil. My husband is doing low-carb so for the breading I used almond flour, grated parmesan and a little shredded parmesan for a bit of crunch. Served it with a fresh tomato and garlic oil and a side of sauted spinach – YUM!

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  24. Luisa says

    Hi Anna,

    I tried this recipe as a side dish and it was a huge success my family and friends enjoyed it so much i used it as a side dish. I bearly got one to taste they finished them all no leftovers . Thankyou so much it was a great success

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    • dianne says

      Hi Anna and fans, cannot wait another minute to say what a great recipe this IS.
      Looking at comments, and knowing my preferences, I used little t. salt on both sides for 30 min., removing moisture with absorb. towel while located on same, between intervals. This took care of removal of salt and moisture. Instead of garlic salt, I chopped fr. garlic and added to no-salt butter, in heating process, per recipe. We all have our preferences, I like a little heat and added a little cayanne pepper to dry ingredients. In non stick baking pan, pre-heated to 400, drizzled with scant drop of good o. oil, I placed dipped disc in butter/garlic, then br. crumbs/p.cheese. WOW! So delicious! No pan-sticking issues, and the eggplant was perfect inside, and crispy outside. Good at room temp., too, with blueberries (slightly dry).
      Sprinkled a pinch of kosher salt out of the oven. Superb! Thanks, Anna and fans!

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        • Marje K says

          I followed your recipe but had to bake for an additional 12 minutes for them to be cooked properly. I found a fair bit of the crumb mixture fell off so i think i prefer dipping in egg, but i liked your recipe and appreciate the tip about pre-salting to draw out bitterness. Never knew that!

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  26. Annette says

    I used Rosa Bianca and Japanese eggplant from my garden and they came out pretty good. The recipe is good, except for a couple recommendations. I would rinse the salt off the eggplant and then pat dry. I rinsed mine and they were still salty, which is okay if you don’t add salt to the breadcrumbs. Second, to make these crispy I would cut them thinner than 1/2″ and bake on a rack. Otherwise, they become soggy or one side is soggy and the other is crisp. I had to bake these for much longer than the recommended time to get them crispier.

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  28. Nikki says

    This was a very delicious easy recipe!! Everyone thought I had fried them 🙂 will definitely do again! Thanks for the recipe will be sure to tag and follow you on Instagram!! Took some photos 🙂

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  29. Cheryl says

    Turned out delicious and crunchy. Only thing I did wrong was sprinkle with too much salt and I used salted butter. They are way too salty now. Next time I’ll wash off the seasoned salt or buy unsalted butter.

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  30. Harriet says

    Delicious and so easy. I used less butter and added eggs like some recommended, and combined breadcrumbs and panko for the breading. I cooked on a rack over a baking sheet, and used the convection roast setting. It was crispy and perfectly cooked. I served them caprese-style. Will make these again and again for sure.

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    • B. Mc says

      I read your comments & did much of what you suggested. I left out the panko, kept the butter & added the eggs. I cut the eggplant to 1/4 inch or a little thicker. I used regular paprika and watched the salt since I had to use 2 tbsp of salted butter. I baked the majority of the eggplant and it came out great. I put aside 6 pieces and fried them. Both came out great & when I made both types of cooked eggplant into Parmesan dinners they were equal in taste. I would never have known one batch was baked & the other fried. I’m keeping the recipe & plan to make it again; just the baked ones.

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  31. JimH says

    If the butter is melted warm, the bread crumb mixture won’t stick well. Let it cool, but if you let it cool too much (until it is almost coagulating), the bread crumbs will stick alright, but you’ll end up needing about double of everything. Which is fine!

    Please add blotting to the procedure, which I would not have known to do if it weren’t for the comments.

    Be careful flipping them with metal tongs, as the foil will tear if you scoop them. On some of them, when flipped, all the coating stayed on the foil, even though I had sprayed the foil lightly with cooking spray, so I just sprinkled some bread crumbs and cheese on those ones after flipping.

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  32. Edmund says

    I let my butter slowly simmer with garlic for 15ish minutes (then chopped up the garlic and added it to the breading). great recipe, ate them cold with tzatziki sauce but will definitely make some eggplant parmigiana soon!

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  34. Marilyn says

    This is really really good. Used a mixture of Italian and whole wheat panko crumbs and baked in a convection oven as per the recommendations in the comments section. Crispy, not greasy, tasty without being salty – I sprayed the pan with cooking oil and sprayed the tops of the eggplant rounds with a little too. Thank you for the only go-to recipe for eggplant I will be using.

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  35. Meredith Zeigler says

    Absolutely delicious! I found your recipe the day after my daughter brought home three huge (and slightly overripe) eggplants. I followed your recipe –except for the breadcrumbs. I didn’t have any ready made crumbs in the house, so I made some in my food processor using white bread. After I made the fresh bread crumbs, I added all the herbs and cheese , pulsed it a few times, and got to work. Your recipe turned out wonderfully and is very versatile. I have been eating it right out of the oven, but I can easily turn this into a casserole. Thank you for sharing this recipe! 🙂

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  36. Kris says

    Yummy! I bought an eggplant because it was so pretty and cheap right now! I didn’t have Italian seasoning so I replaced that & the garlic with some Garlic-Garlic. Two thumbs up.

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  37. Kelsie Bader says

    This was my first time trying eggplant and all I can say is how delicious this recipe is! I used a bacon smoked cheddar instead of Parmesan and it was delicious

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  40. Pam says

    We absolutely loved this recipe. I normally fry eggplant, but was looking for a healthy alternative. This was perfect. Crunchy on the outside and perfectly creamy on the inside. Thank you!!

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  41. Marjorie says

    This recipe was sooo good! I used homemade bread crumbs (a first for me) and followed someone’s suggestion and used the convection oven. This couldn’t be better! Crispy outside and creamy inside. I loved the addition of the smoked paprika. I served it with a raw tomato sauce, a salad, and corn on the cob. Couldn’t have been a better summer meal. Thank you for posting this recipe; I’m going to check out your other recipes for sure!

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  43. Dee Dee Brabec says

    This was utterly delicious. I made it on a whim for lunch because I’m home alone today… and now I’m so sad no one is here to share it! The texture was so perfect. I added a little Garlic Aioli on the side. Thank you!

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  45. Stacee says

    Mine didn’t come out as crispy as I had hoped. I cooked them 10min instead of 7 after flipping. The bread crumbs are golden but they have almost a soggy texture. I sliced, salted, and blotted excess water from them for 30 min prior to cooking. Any suggestions?

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    • Marion says

      I used panko bread crumbs and it was AWESOME! I put extra crumbs on top because the panko crumbs didn’t stick much. It was great! Very crunchy. I also cooked 15 minutes after I flipped them and left them in the oven (turned off) until the rest of dinner was ready. PERFECT!!

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      • Kris says

        Hah, had to swap rice krispies for panko out of necessity, but wow, did the convection setting ever work! Great tip.

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  46. Kathie Briggs says

    We loved this recipe. The eggplant was sweet and the coating crunchy, what more can you ask? In response to the people who found it too salty, I used just a light sprinkling of kosher salt to sweat the eggplant. The crystals are nice and large so easy to wipe off along with the liquid with a paper towel. Thanks for posting this.

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  47. Diana says

    Didn’t have breadcrumbs so used sesame seeds – absolutely delicious. Thanks you for such a wonderful recipe

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  48. SusaninPeckham says

    Delicious- I omitted seasoning in the breading and served with katsu curry sauce.
    Thank you so much!

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  49. Stephanie says

    I’ve never left a comment on a recipe site before, but this eggplant recipe is the best I’ve EVER tasted! Crispy and light, no bitterness and not chewy ~ absolutely perfect! We served it over Zoodles with homemade marinara and it was incredible! Thank you for this recipe!

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  50. Marina says

    I made these tonight, Delicious! I was looking for a healthier option so I used Almond Milk as a substitute for the butter. It worked great and gave a nice nutty flavor. I’m sure they are even better with butter but this was a nice healthy option.

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  52. Crystal Carter says

    I made this with Italian breadcrumbs and it was delicious. I let it in and extra 3 minutes on the flip side – 15 onside and 10 on the other it was very yummy and very easy to make.

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  53. george says

    I am 70 and about to give my first try at eggplant. I am a disabled Vietnam Vet with a host of health issues so I am trying to change dietary habits. I plan on baking it and leaving the skin on.
    Question is can these be stored in the freezer?
    Thanks
    George

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    • Cheryl says

      I’ll take a crack at answering this. I haven’t frozen anything breaded, but would think that they will lose their crunchiness. I wonder if you may be doing better freezing the prepped slices with some parchment paper inbetween before baking them and then just bake the amount you need straight from the freezer, before they get soggy defrosting.

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      • Lori says

        My husbands grandmother was a great Italian women and great cook. She used to make a big batch of breaded parmigiana slices for future recipes. We loved eating them heated after being thawed just as they were. She use to take cleaned out paper milk cartons and stack the slices in them and freeze them. Use small cartons for single portions or larger ones for bigger portions. We all called her Great One!

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    • Anna says

      Hi George! If you freeze already breaded eggplant slices and then thaw them before baking, they won’t be as crispy because the breadcrumbs will absorb liquid. They will be so much better made fresh. I hope you will give this recipe a try and love it! Let me know how it goes.

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    • Monica says

      Hi George,
      Disclaimer, I’m not an expert but I was successful with freezing vegetable tempura so I think this could work for you as well. I fried the tempura, let it drain and cool, put it in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer and once frozen seal it in a bag or container. To reheat just transfer directly from the freezer to a preheated oven without thawing. It turned out very crispy as if made the same day. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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    • Richard Lorenzen says

      Yes you can freeze the Baked eggplant.. I’ve done it before! I used the Glad Ziplock Freezer bags . Thank you for your service! I am also a Gulf War Veteran ( Navy ) .. I was a Chef on a Destroyer MS3

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    • Kathy Burdick says

      OMG this is definitely the best Eggplant Parmesan I’ve had 😋 I used 1/2 almond flour and 1/2 homemade breadcrumbs (I used a pita bread my husband eats on Keto) IT WAS AWESOME

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  55. Jody says

    I got a beautiful eggplant in my weekly produce box today and could not wait to try this recipe. I didn’t have breadcrumbs or even bread. I racked my brain and came up with cornbread stuffing mix. This was the best eggplant I’ve ever cooked. Thank you for this recipe.

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  56. Althea says

    Great recipe. I made the Eggplant and your recipe for Cauliflower (almost same recipe).
    Making both of these tonight was a stroke of luck as I needed to use eggplant and cauliflower. I doubled recipe and used for Eggplant and Califlower…heating the oven only once. I’ll serve these with Ranch Dressing which is always a hit. I only had 3 bowls to wash! Dang that was easy. Hubbie better get downstairs soon or there won’t be much left.
    Thank You!!!

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  58. Lacey says

    Hi, Im thinking about trying this recipe – do you think I could substitute the breadcrumbs for cornmeal?

    Thanks!

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  59. Susan says

    I made this last night. We both loved it! We had it as a main meal. And tonight, I reheated the leftovers in the oven (on parchment, again). Cooked up some tomato sauce and added that to the tops of the slices along with shredded mozarella cheese and broiled for a few minutes. The skin turned out crunchy, but it was very easy to take off.
    I would definitely make this again. Thanks!

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  61. Marina says

    Made this tonight as a side with Schnitzle and boiled potatoes. I think I over-salted at the beginning because even after blotting and following the rest of the recipie I found them quite salty. Next time I’ll just use less salt and blot more! Otherwise, these were very yummy and even got the “they’re good” review from the picky French husband who doesn’t like eggplant! Will make again.

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  62. Donna Webb says

    OMG! The first time I made this as a side dish for my husband and I, I only made it with one eggplant. It was so good, I now have to double the recipe for just the two of us! This is perhaps our favorite thing to eat now!

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  63. Alexandra says

    This was delicious!!!!! I was worried because I didn’t have unsalted butter but I did the following and it was perfect:
    Salt both sides of eggplant before resting for 30 minutes
    Blot eggplant “sweat” before coated
    I coated with 1/2 the butter and added two eggs and a tablespoon of minced garlic
    I also added some shredded Parmesan to the tops after I flipped
    Love love love

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  64. Barb says

    If the sweating allows the bitterness to leave the egg plant, are we supposed to rinse it after it sweats before breading it?

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    • Alexandra says

      No! Rinsing would defeat the purpose of resting and drying out. Just blot the sweat off and you will be good!

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  66. Leigh says

    This was really good! The only thing I am disappointed about is that I only bought one eggplant at the market; I would have liked more of this! I think it would make a great entree for someone trying to cut down on meat.

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    • Anna says

      Hi Leigh! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! A lot of our readers say the same: they wish they made more! Thank you so much for trying my recipe!

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    • Rachael Litts says

      I’m doing a low carb diet , so I cut out some of the breadcrumbs and added a little prego spag sauce and extra cheese . My family ABSOLUTELY LOVED it !! We have company here and they do not eat any meats …This was a huge hit and it was our main coarse . Add a little Salad with it and it really makes a good meal .

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    • Jim says

      I mistakenly cut up both my eggplants before reading the recipe. Easy, I just doubled for double the taste!

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  67. Tory says

    Thank you for the recipe! I served this recipe as eggplant parm and it was the best I have ever managed to create!

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  70. Sandra Jones says

    I made fresh bread crumbs from a loaf of Sara Lee wheat bread. When I dipped the eggplant into the crumb mixture after the butter, the crumbs did not want to stick to the eggplant slices. Then, when it was time to turn them, the coating stuck to the foil! Should I have greased the foil first? Or was it because I used fresh bread crumbs? They taste alright though, even though the breading didn’t stick properly, and what was stuck on foil was very browned.

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    • Anna says

      Hi Sandra! By fresh bread crumbs, do you mean you processed the fresh loaf of bread in a food processor and use breadcrumbs like that? If so, they would be too soft and too “moist” and therefore stick to the foil. I hope this helps!

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    • kathy says

      When I make fresh breadcrumbs I toast the bread first, break the toast into quarters, then whirl them in the food processor for about 20 seconds. They may not stick if you use parchment paper instead of foil.

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  71. Diane says

    Mine came out too salty too, but otherwise super delicious. I like to use Tumeric so I added some to the Seasoning and instead of butter, I used Olive Oil spread, and I added a few saltines and rolled them out fine in a plastic bag, put eggplant slices in my olive oil butter-like, shook in bag and baked as instructed.

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  72. Ilene says

    Made the recipe tonight with left over eggplant. Crispy and yummy but a little salty even after I rubbed off the salt after letting it sweat for over 30 minutes… I used kosher salt, would it have been less salty with regular table salt? Something different, for sure! Thanks

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      • Annie says

        Hi anna,
        I think you meant to say that kosher salt is less salty than regular or table salt. That is one of its many virtues.

        Great recipe! Loved it.:)

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  74. Elizabeth says

    We are trying to limit saturated fat, so is there an alternative to the butter? Thinking an egg or two maybe with some evoo? Thanks, looking forward to making this in a few days.

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    • Anna says

      Hi Elizabeth! The mixture of butter and breadcrumbs make the eggplant crispy. If you want to skip the butter and use egg, you will need to spray each eggplant slice with olive oil cooking spray. I hope this helps!

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      • Elizabeth says

        Thanks! Made them – pretty good with the egg/olive oil though the butter definitely would have made it crispier. We ate it as a main and I think next time I make it I’ll use it to make eggplant parm. Thanks!

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  75. Kimberly Wyatt says

    Wow! These were amazing! We had a stuffed tomatoe, an ear of corn on the cob and these gems! Will make again and again also next time i make egg plant parm. So much better than fried. The coating was awesome.

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    • Anna says

      Hi Kimberly! That’s fantastic! I am so glad you like the eggplant. I use it to make Eggplant Parmesan too. It’s wonderful! Thank you for making my recipe and for the comment!

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  76. Pollie says

    I made the recipe exactly as written and it really was both crunchy and creamy. Perfection!! Thank you for sharing it!

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  77. Shelia Smith says

    Each time I have attempted to make eggplant anything the flavor was just not there BUT this recipe simple and delicious with just a few ingredients. Will definitely make again. My sister and I compete with finding new recipes I’ll have to let her know I’ve found one she must try!

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      • Pollie says

        I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! I made it exactly as written. It really was crunchy and creamy. Thank you so much for the recipe!

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  79. Laura says

    I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit in my house. The only adjustments I made was I didn’t have smoked paprika so I used regular paprika and I used 1/2 the melted butter recommended and then added two eggs. I dredged the eggplant through the butter & egg mixture and then the bread crumbs. It was crunchy and very tasty. This will become a staple in our house as a side dish. Thank you!

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    • Anna says

      Hi Laura! Thank you so much for trying my recipe! I am thrilled that it was a hit! I love how you adjusted the breading. Have a beautiful weekend!

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  82. Mihra says

    Just made this for dinner and it was really good! I did not use any butter. Dipped it in egg and then the bread crumb dry mixture, to make it healthier and less calories. 🙂

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  83. Tanya says

    My first recipe using eggplant, so a very new dish for me. I cook mine in air fryer 400 degrees 15 min first side and 7 min second side. I didn’t peel, and will be peeling for the next time (and there definitely will be a next time. Really enjoyed them. I just may have another vegetable I can add to my list of likes.

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  84. Juliet King says

    I made this yesterday and everyone LOVED it. The only thing I did differently was use olive oil instead of butter. I let my eggplant sweat for 4 hours and they were perfect (I’m sure you don’t have to do them this long but I had the time so I just let them sit). SO good! I will definitely make again.

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  85. Jan says

    Yum!! Had so much eggplant from our garden this year. This was our favorite recipe for the summer! Thank you so much for sharing! Will make it again and again!

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  86. Dani says

    Absolutely Love this! My 1st time cooking eggplant. It came out awesome so, I had to make it again. Second time I mixed the butter with an egg (low on butter) and that seemed to allow the breading to stick better to the eggplant. I played it on top of couscous and a drizzle of white wine sauce. Can’t wait to impress with this dish!!

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    • Anna says

      Hi Dani! Thank you so much for trying my recipe. I am so glad it was a hit! I love that you served it with couscous and white wine sauce. Sounds delicious!

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  87. LunchBox says

    I made this with a slight Lebanese twist…and added grilled garlic habanero chicken and a tomato sauce with chickpeas. My partner, and my 2 youngest offspring had never had eggplant, and they couldn’t get enough. 12/10 excellent.

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    • Barb says

      It was delicious and definitely easy to make! Had some leftover spaghetti meat sauce and added on top of one slice and it was great also! Thanks for a wonderful and easy recipe!

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  88. Laurel Guy says

    This was great!
    It became my entire dinner, two baby eggplants. I used the olive oil formula from one of the comments and it was almost perfect. I needed to let it sweat in a colander, and then really dry it with a paper towel, other wise the oil will not adhere, thus neither will the breadcrumb mixture.
    Thank you so much, really enjoyed this and will be serving it soon at our supper club.

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      • Nina says

        Question re nutrition info: are the numbers for one serving? This would be a 1/4 of the total number of eggplant disks. Thanks for clarifying.

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        • Anna says

          Hi Nina! All recipes have nutrition value per serving. Also, they are an estimate. I recommend running the recipe through an app or a calorie counter you are familiar with.

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  89. BZNANA says

    Actually mine are in the oven I had no seasonings used everything bagel seasoning I’ll let you know how they come out mixed panko with reg breadcrumbs since I was low.

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  91. Kendra says

    Ok so these were good but my breading did not stick. Any tips on how to correct that for next time?

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  93. Angela says

    I made this recipe last night with 2 small eggplants (doubling the recipe). I patted dry the eggplants after their 30 minute sweat and baked them 10 minutes after turning them instead of the 7 minutes. They tasted scrumptious! Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. We even had them for lunch leftovers today. The small toaster oven heated them up and helped to keep them crunchy on the outside. My husband said this recipe is a keeper! Thank you!!

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    • Diane says

      Let it dry on the rack for 30-40 minutes. Sit in the egg for a minute then dredge through together Parmesan and Panko mixture. Turn over and dredge again.

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  94. Lena says

    So I randomly bought an eggplant at Sprouts ( had no idea how to prepare). Thankfully, I found Anna’s recipe and everyone had already asked all of my questions so I was ready to cook. I heavily salted the eggplants so when the 30 minutes was up I padded off all of the moisture. I did cook them on the rack to avoid them turning out soggy. I didn’t have Italian seasoning so I used the noted substitutes. After I flipped the eggplants over I sprinkled the rest of the seasoning over the eggplant. My eggplants were soggy in the middle and crisp and crunchy around the edges. So it makes me wonder, if I cooked it longer would they have come out in the same consistency? Would slicing them thinner be the key? I don’t know just me pondering or loud. I pinned this and will make again.

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  98. Jenna says

    This has become one of my favorite recipes to make! It’s a great way to easily add to the look of your meal as well.

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  99. Beth Lachin says

    I am an experienced cook, and followed the recipe exactly, but the eggplant never got crisp. Tasty, but totally limp 🙁

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    • Sarah says

      I guess I made it sweat with too much salt. I wish I had wiped most of it off. It’s a bit too salty. No blame thrown on the recipe, I do this every single time I make eggplant, which is about once a year. I have to remember to not use a lot of salt.

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  102. Rick says

    This is a delicious, simple, and quick recipe! I’m a newbie, so never knew about “sweating” eggplant to remove the bitterness. I misted the eggplant lightly with olive oil instead of using butter, comes out looking the same, crispy, sweet and great with marinara sauce on the side.

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