Savory Oven-Fried Eggplant

Name: Savory Oven-Fried Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, pared; 2 eggs; 1 c. bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. paprika; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1/4 tsp. minced parsley; 1/4 tsp. dried basil; pinch of ground red pepper; 1 Tbsp. Crisco; 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 eggplant, pared
2 eggs
1 c. bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. minced parsley
1/4 tsp. dried basil
pinch of ground red pepper
1 Tbsp. Crisco
1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°.
2

Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch slices. Beat eggs slightly.
3

Drop crumbs and seasonings into blender jar and blend well.
4

Pour crumbs on plate.
5

Grease 11 x 17-inch jelly roll pan or baking pan with Crisco; heat pan for several minutes in hot oven.
6

Dip eggplant in egg and then into crumbs.
7

Place on hot baking sheet.
8

Bake 15 minutes on each side.
9

Serve immediately with lemon slices.