# Extra Cheesy Eggplant Parmesan

Extra cheesy eggplant parmesan is a satisfying dish that you must make for someone you love, or just treat yourself.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 medium eggplants
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko
- 1 cup italian style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 0.5 cup fresh basil chiffonade
- 0.5 cup parmesan

## Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
2. Lay the eggplant slices out on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture, then pat dry.
3. Prepare the breading station by mixing flour, salt, and pepper in one dish.
4. Lightly beat two eggs in a second dish.
5. Combine panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and garlic powder in a third dish.
6. Coat each eggplant slice in flour, shaking off excess.
7. Dip the floured eggplant slice into the egg.
8. Coat the eggplant slice in the panko breadcrumb mixture.
9. Place the breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet and top with freshly grated Parmesan.
10. Bake the eggplant at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
11. While the eggplant bakes, slice fresh basil.
12. Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish.
13. Transfer half of the roasted eggplant slices to the casserole dish.
14. Top each eggplant piece with a light layer of marinara sauce.
15. Add a slice of fresh mozzarella to each eggplant piece.
16. Sprinkle basil over the mozzarella.
17. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the basil.
18. Stack the remaining eggplant slices on top.
19. Repeat with another layer of marinara, basil, and Parmesan.
20. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
21. Sprinkle with more fresh Parmesan and serve.

## Equipment

- knife
- paper towel
- baking sheet
- bowls
- tongs
- spatula
- casserole dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@spoonfulofsi/video/7333352791005482286?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7552569107469387295
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0b75d5f2-f1bf-484e-b423-3e16ed18d491
- Extracted: 2025-09-21

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