Baked "Fried" Breaded Eggplant Recipe

Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Ingredients

This recipe is designed to yield 4 servings. The amounts of ingredients are automatically adjusted, but the cooking times and steps remain the same. Keep in mind that some recipes do not scale perfectly. Here are the ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 cups dry unseasoned bread crumbs
• cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
• teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
• teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 eggs
• 1 splash of water
• 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced into -inch rounds

Directions

Follow these simple steps to make delicious eggplant parmesan bites:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
3. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the eggs with a splash of water.
4. Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then press both sides into the bread crumb mixture to coat evenly.
5. Arrange the breaded eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the slices.
6. Bake the eggplant in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. If you'd like a more golden color, turn on the broiler and broil the eggplant for a few more minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data and may vary based on ingredient brands or specific varieties used.