Mozzarella Eggplant Casserole
Ingredients:
3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 organic or free range eggs
4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 package (16 ounce) organic mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup grated organic Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions:
Place egg beaters into small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Take sliced eggplant and dip into egg, coating completely.
Place slices in bread crumbs covering entire slice. Place slices on cookie sheet being sure not to layer slices. Bake in a preheated
350 degree oven for 7 minutes then flip slices and continue baking for 5 minutes more. Remove eggplant from oven. In a large oven safe dish
spread enough spaghetti sauce to cover bottom of pan. Put eggplant slices in a single layer over sauce. Cover with cheeses.
Continue to layer until all the sauce and eggplant have been used. Sprinkle basil over top of casserole. Return to oven and bake 30
minutes or until browned.
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