Eggplant Parmesan For One
When you're home alone and craving more than a simple sandwich, this single serving individual eggplant parmesan recipe is just what you need! A true feast for one.
Ingredients
- 5 small japanese eggplants roughly peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Dip each eggplant slice in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs to coat.
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Place eggplant slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flipping once.
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In a small casserole dish, spread several spoonfuls of the pasta sauce so the bottom of the dish is evenly covered.
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Top sauce with eggplant, 1/2 slice mozzarella cheese and 1/2 the parmesan cheese.
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Repeat the layers beginning with sauce and ending with cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
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Top with fresh basil and serve.
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Recipe Notes
Note: measurements are not exact. It depends on the size of your cooking vessel
AIR FRYER VERSION: After breading the eggplant slices (step 3) place into an air fryer basket in an even layer. Fry at 370 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flip, and continue to fry 4-5 minutes more until golden brown. Cool completely before freezing.
TO FREEZE: Assemble in oven safe dishware. Wrap tightly in foil, place in a ziploc bag, and freeze.
TO REHEAT: bake covered at 350 degrees for 60-75 minutes until cooked through.