Fried Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Fried Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: canola oil for frying; 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced; 1 (13.5 ounce) jar roasted garlic flavored spaghetti sauce (such as Ragu® Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce); ½ teaspoon garlic powder

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My dad made me eggplant parm one night and I thought, Hmm, I wonder if this would be good as a fried dish. Take this as a State Fair-style spin on a classically iconic Italian staple. This dish is quick and easy, and something anyone can do. You may think teens are lazy, but they'll come to life making this dish.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 13 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

canola oil for frying

2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

3 large eggs, beaten

1 eggplant, peeled and sliced

1 (13.5 ounce) jar roasted garlic flavored spaghetti sauce (such as Ragu® Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.3g 17%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1026mg 45%

Total Carbohydrate 73.2g 27%

Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%

Total Sugars 9.6g

Protein 18.7g 37%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat canola oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Mix bread crumbs, flour, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.

Place eggs in a small bowl.

Dip eggplant slices in the eggs, then the bread crumb mixture.

Drop into oil a few slices at a time until breading turns golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes.

Drain on paper towels.

Heat spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.