David Grecos Mikes Deli Famous Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Name: David Grecos Mikes Deli Famous Eggplant Parmigiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1 heaping cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs; 2 eggplants (about 2 pounds total), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 cups Arthur Avenue Italian Deli Marinara or your favorite tomato sauce; 1 pound mozzarella, thinly sliced (see Note)

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
1 heaping cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 eggplants (about 2 pounds total), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cups Arthur Avenue Italian Deli Marinara or your favorite tomato sauce
1 pound mozzarella, thinly sliced (see Note)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of the Pecorino and the parsley in a large bowl or baking dish.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Put the flour in another baking dish, and the bread crumbs in a third dish.
5
Coat both sides of the eggplant slices with the flour, then the egg mixture, then the bread crumbs.
6
Heat the vegetable and olive oils in 1 or 2 large straight-sided skillets over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
7
Fry the eggplant, in batches, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
8
Transfer the eggplant to a paper-towel-lined plate or a wire rack to drain.
9
Spread a little of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking dish.
10
Add a layer of eggplant, one-third of the remaining sauce, one-third of the mozzarella, and one-third of the remaining Pecorino.
11
Continue to layer until you have reached the top of the dish.
12
Top off with sauce, mozzarella, and Pecorinoa little heavier than the preceding layers.
13
Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the top is lightly crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
14
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

1440

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 1 heaping cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, David Grecos Mikes Deli Famous Eggplant Parmigiana falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

David Grecos Mikes Deli Famous Eggplant Parmigiana

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