Baked Garlic Parmesan Eggplant

Servings 4-6

Ingredients:

1 Large Eggplant

6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted

1 cup Breadcrumbs

¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

¼ tsp Smoked Paprika

½ tsp Garlic Powder

½ tsp Italian Seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F and Prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash and Trim off the Green End of the Eggplant (you can peel the eggplant if you don't like the skin)

Step 3

In a Small bowl Melt Butter in Microwave for a few seconds; set aside. (or you can place butter in a small pan and melt, once melted, place in a small bowl and set aside)

Step 4

Slice the eggplant into 1/2" slices (disks), place all slices on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper; let set for 25-30 minutes.

Step 5

In a Medium bowl, mix well the breadcrumbs, spices and parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Dip each eggplant slice into the butter first, then the breading mixture. Place on prepared pan.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 7 minutes. The eggplant should be golden brown and the breading crispy.

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