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Crispy Eggplant Parmesan with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
* 1 medium eggplant
* 6 fresh Roma tomatoes
* 1 whole garlic bulb
* Fresh basil leaves (small handful)
* 3 eggs, beaten with 4 tbsp milk
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 3 cups breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 1–2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
* ¼ cup olive oil (plus a drizzle for roasting garlic)
* Salt & pepper to taste

Make the Fresh Tomato Sauce
1. Dice tomatoes.
2. Add 1/4 cup oil
3. Add 1 whole garlic
4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano
5. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.
Eggplant
1. Slice eggplant into ¼-inch rounds. Pat Dry
2. Bowl 1: Flour, seasoned with salt & pepper.
3. Bowl 2: Beaten eggs + 4 tbsp milk.
4. Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs mixed with a little parmesan.
5. Dredge each slice in flour → dip in egg/milk mixture → coat in breadcrumbs.
6. Fry until Golden brown 2 to 3 minutes each side.

Bake the Eggplant
1. Arrange slices on a baking sheet.
2. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
3. Add a layer of eggplant.
4. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
5. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until cheese bubbling and golden. #cookingconnection #subscribe #easyrecipeathome #usafood #foodlover