Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch slices
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 25 uncle jar prepared marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed and chopped

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Spread eggplant on paper towels and sprinkle with salt, allow to sweat for about 20 minutes on each side.

  • Step 2:

    Gently rinse off salt and pat with a paper towel to dry.

  • Step 3:

    Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl, bread crumbs Italian seasoning salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.

  • Step 4:

    Dip egg plant in egg then bread crumbs, place an a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden but still soft.

  • Step 5:

    Place 1/4 cup marinara sauce in bottom of casserole dish, place 1/3 of eggplant over sauce, next layer 1/3 mozzarella , 1/3 Parmesan, 1/3 basil, repeat layers top with Parmesan and sprinkle wit extra basil.

  • Step 6:

    Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.