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EGGPLANT PARMESAN 
1 large eggplant
10 to 12 medium sized mushrooms (sliced)
pasta sauce (no added vegetables; plain)
1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Italian bread crumbs
vegetable oil
3 eggs
salt (optional)

Slice the eggplant about 1/2-inch thick. Throw away both ends of eggplant; don't eat.

Beat the eggs together in a flat bowl (cereal bowl; salad plate). Use another bowl (same type) and fill about 1/4-inch with breadcrumbs.

Cover a slice of the eggplant, one at a time, with the egg and let excess drip off. Then lay the slice in the breadcrumbs, covering both sides. Repeat this process, adding more breadcrumbs as needed. If you fill the bowl with too many crumbs at on time, the crumbs will get sticky and chunky.

Add oil to a medium fry pan, but just enough to coat the bottom. Brown each slice; you can brown about 4-5 slices at a time. Don't overcook; just let them get crispy on the outside. Add oil as necessary; don't let the pan dry out or burn.

Transfer slices to a paper towel. Once all are browned, place a layer in the bottom of a rectangular casserole dish (approx. 9 to 11-inch dish). Top with half of a jar of sauce. Add the sliced mushrooms and a couple hand fulls of cheese. Add another layer of eggplant and the rest of the sauce. Cover with foil and put in a 375°F oven for 15 minutes (oven temps vary). Add another couple hand fulls of cheese and bake uncovered for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Submitted by: Suzanne Marie

recipe reviews
Eggplant Parmesan
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 Stephen (New York) says:
When I made this recipe, Mom knew that she and Grandma had created a genius!
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 Steve (United States) says:
Parmesan means melted cheese? My italino mama fainted when she read that. You are missing out! if you have never watched an expert crack a round of parm and tasted that rich, fresh flavor, you need to find a place to do so.
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 Lodovico (Connecticut) says:
Good recipe, I skip the mushrooms and the Mozzarella as I like to make it as my mother and grandmothers made it. Always drain the brown water from the eggplant! I use just the grated cheese between layers as this is how I grew up seeing made. I have only seen the Mozzarella in restaurants.
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 Debbie VanBrackle (Georgia) says:
This was really good and easy!! I did not use the mushrooms, but sure that would have added to the flavor and texture. The only comment that I would add is that maybe you could have suggested getting the bitterness out of the eggplant by slicing and soaking the slices in salty water- I always do this and the eggplant is never bitter.
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 Amy (New Jersey) says:
I have never eaten eggplant before this recipe, however my hubby loves eggplant casserole so I thought I would suprise him by making him this recipe and we both loved it. I will be making this again I did sprinkle a little bit of a garlic seasoning on top and enjoyed it very much!
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 Matt (New Jersey) says:
This recipe was smashing just as is!
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 Michael (Ohio) says:
Dear reader, don't think of the word Parmesan to mean just cheese. Parma is a city in Italy where a Parmesan is a citizen of that city. Parmesans have recipes without their famous cheese (tho probably not many) lol.
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 Joann (California) says:
This is a great recipe , but for those of us watching our weight I bake the eggplant after preparing it as directed in a 350°F oven for 12 minutes, Do not over bake.
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 Gail (Florida) says:
Parmesan refers to the region of Italy in which the style of cheese and cooking originated. Parmigiano Reggiano is a specific cheese from the province of Parma and the surrounding area. Making something "parmasan" (eggplant parmesan or chicken parmesan) means you are making it in the style of that region, and using their cheese. Most people top these dishes with melted mozzarella cheese instead, and still refer to it as parmasan. It's delicious either way, depending on your preference.
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 Samuel Campbell (Pennsylvania) says:
Just tried tonight. Excellent. Of course, I love eggplant.

 

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