Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of crisp breaded eggplant, garlicky tomato sauce, and bubbling mozzarella come together in Baked Eggplant Parmesan for a warming, Italian-style bake. Expect a satisfying contrast of crunchy edges and gooey cheese with herbaceous notes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing with family.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Eggplant Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle salt on both sides of each slice. Let sit for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours if you have extra time. Wipe off excess moisture from the eggplant slices with paper towels.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 3
Combine the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
- 4
Dip the eggplant slices into the beaten eggs. Lift so the excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into the bread crumbs to coat both sides; arrange the coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- 6
Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of pasta sauce; add a layer of eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
- Calories 551.4 kcal High 28%
- Protein 27.65 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 40.94 g 15%
- Total Fat 28.46 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 17.73 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.25 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1668.64 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 8.94 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 12.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.69 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 634.5 mg Good Source 49%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 545.71 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 232.99 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Baked Eggplant Parmesan is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Dried Basil, Eggplant, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 551.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Eggplant Parmesan?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Eggplant Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Dried Basil, Eggplant, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Eggplant Parmesan?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Eggplant Parmesan?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Eggplant Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Baked Eggplant Parmesan healthy?
- Baked Eggplant Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 551.4 calories and 27.65 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1668.64 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.73 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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