How to Make the Best Eggplant Parmesan

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Learn how to make the best eggplant parmesan at home! It’s better than any restaurant version I've had and uses homemade breadcrumbs for an even crispier crust. You’ll learn how to bake or fry the eggplant, so you can use whatever method, depending on your preference. Pair it perfectly with pasta or meatballs and a nice Italian-style salad!
EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE:
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BREADCRUMB RECIPE: asimplepalate....
INGREDIENTS
2 medium to large eggplants
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (see notes)
3 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil (for fried eggplant method)
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (each) salt & black pepper
1 1/2 cups marinara (if you like a lot of sauce, you can aim for 2 to 2 1/2 cups of sauce)
1 lb mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
1-2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
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@geraldalfano5581 4 месяца назад

Your videos are professionally produced at a very high level with flawless narration on your part and expressive hand gestures. Suffice it to say your recipes and cooking are comparable to the upper echelon of video chef icons.

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I appreciate that so much!! 💛 thank you, Gerald!

@isaett8380 Месяц назад

I dont know what i love more… The recipe or the clean white kitchen! Glad I found this channel. ❤

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

Awww appreciate it so much! Glad you found it too💛

@Thewatcherinthering336 4 месяца назад

I cook a lot of different recipes, but have never been able to make a “WOW” eggplant parm. This recipe looks like that’s gonna change it! I enjoy your channel, watching you makes me feel like I’m right at home!❤️

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

You’ll have to let me know what you think if you try this! And thank you so much, that truly means a lot to hear💛

@debbiezullo7056 3 месяца назад

Half Italian and my friend who is Italian from New York she taught me to brush the eggplant which I cut just over a quarter and I like it kinda on the thick side and I don’t care if it’s peeled or not peeled but I just leave it peeled unpeeled because I like it that wayI brush it with mayonnaise if you Hellmann’s if you’re on the West Coast it’s Best foods and dip it in breadcrumbs you could even dip it in half oregano and garlic powder on it. Bake it in a 425° oven for maybe 25 to 30 minutes just until the Golden. And here’s the key you do not have to flip it just leave it there on parchment paper in your baking sheet. Absolutely delicious and just go from there with whatever recipe you’re doing.💋

@maryconner9577 20 дней назад

This was the best eggplant parm I've ever made and I've been searching. The no fry eggplant was crispier and lighter. Christmas Eve dinner for sure. Thank you.

@Asimplepalate 20 дней назад

Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the baking option is so good! Glad you found your christmas eve dinner:)

@GilbertGTV 4 месяца назад

Wow! Didn’t realize you were new to all of this! Your thumbnails, video quality, editing, comfort speaking to the camera and … just EVERYTHING looks like you have been doing this for years! I’m so impressed! Definitely subscribing and I will be making this soon! ❤ Thank you!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

That's so kind. I really appreciate it!! :) We're trying our best lol.

@one92st 4 месяца назад

I grew up Italian and my mom was such a wonderful cook. She left my sisters and I many gifts. One of our favorites was her little book with all her recipes that our grandma left her. Her ravioli and stuffed veal breast are works of art. How lucky to still have all these great recipes. I made your chicken parm and it was a hit! Of all the ingredients that went into all these dishes, I have to say, that love was the perfect one!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

that's so special you have her recipes! The family recipes are one to cherish. And I'm so glad you enjoyed the chicken parm :) Appreciate you sharing.

@eddy4112 4 месяца назад

In the same kitchen there is a rotten eggplant and a fly.......yet the end product is awesome !!! ;-) Your gentle spirit and transparency, plus your constant tribute to your mother, reveal that your are an excellent student, chef, and genuinely nice person. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Blessings !!!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

This warmed my heart. Thank you for such kind words! I love my mom very much, and will always be grateful for what she's taught me. I'm really glad you stumbled on my channel too! Thank you for the incredibly sweet words💛 lol the fly and rotten eggplant

@debbiefallon3560 Месяц назад

About your mom, what’s her personality like? Is she bubbly, sometimes silly, and extremely expressive? Or quiet, sweet, and introverted? I’m asking because you are like a clone of my 33 year-old daughter, and I am like one of the types I just described! You’re a joy to watch!

@biggyrat1313 15 дней назад

This is what I always order at a restaurant. I've never made it at home. I will give this a go. All I need is an eggplant. I will try the oven method. Thank you for the great recipe!

@Asimplepalate 13 дней назад

I hope you enjoy it!! As I mentioned, oven method is by far my favorite :)

@biggyrat1313 3 дня назад

@@Asimplepalate I made this (per the recipe exactly) and it is absolutely delicious! My hubby and I have been eating the leftovers for lunch. This is the best eggplant parm I've ever eaten, it takes a little time to make but not terribly time consuming and worth every minute in the end!! YUM! 😋Thank you!

@Asimplepalate 3 дня назад

@@biggyrat1313 That means so much to hear, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it so much! Thank you for sharing :) I have to say, it makes for the best leftovers.

@mtrmpgolfer1198 4 месяца назад

Cannot wait to make this recipe, love eggplant parmigiana. You should be on food channel with your own show that’s how well you present everything. Great job !

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

That's so kind. I really appreciate the support💛

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Месяц назад

It is as precious as what a 5 star restaurant can offer. 💯

@denisemarino3021 4 месяца назад

Recipe looks so easy to make. Easier than my mom's pan of over lapping eggplant Parm. I am definitely going to try it. I will also try baking the eggplaant.

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I make it so much, it really is easier than you would think! Just a little time is needed. :) I hope you enjoy it!

@fraochflanagan-km1ou 4 месяца назад

I just found your Channel, subscribed and am enjoying the recipes. Thank you

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I really appreciate the support! and welcome:)

@alvareuther8702 4 месяца назад

One word to describe this dish. Delicious.

@johncornell3665 4 месяца назад

This looks like a great dish, thanks for presenting

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much, John!

@glendiejohnson9203 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your recipes!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

of course - thank you!

@DouglasJCook 4 месяца назад

I just made this for dinner tonight, using your marinara recipe. Once again a big hit with the family. A perfect dish. Thanks for the inspiration.

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I'm thrilled to hear it, thank you for sharing and giving the recipes a try💛

@rickl9253 Месяц назад

shown me some new ways to make recipes that I have made for years, and yours are always fantastic!!

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

I love to hear it! Thank you for sharing:)

@babsgrigg3552 4 месяца назад

Looks wonderful, anxious to try…..love eggplant!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

It's so good! Hope you get to try it!

@ruthfederico2526 3 месяца назад

My hudband loves eggplant so I like to make it every so oftrn. This seems to be the best recipe I’ve seen. Thank you.❤

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

I hope you get to try it! 💛

@wejdanmina491 4 месяца назад

Love ur videos, can’t wait to make it , thx for sharing

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

means so much, thank you!💛

@dianeweaver9215 4 месяца назад

I loved eggplant and meatballs receipe best ever

@EnlightnMe48 3 месяца назад

Going to try this next. Can't wait. Love eggplant Parmesan. I work nights. On my night off I have the kitchen all to myself and cooking is about the quietest thing I can accomplish --aside from laundry.

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

Love that! 💛 I hope you get to try it and enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions along the way:)

@EnlightnMe48 3 месяца назад

@@Asimplepalate what is the secret to getting breadcrumbs to stick better? Maybe I didn't dry them good enough.

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

@@EnlightnMe48 the egg should be plenty good for getting them to stick! I've used softer bread at times for breadcrumb and never had an issue. Make sure the egg is coating everything completely!

@EnlightnMe48 3 месяца назад

@@Asimplepalate i actually love the way you already created the portions by making individual stacks.

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

@@EnlightnMe48 yes I love that about this recipe!

@LindaMidlandAndrews 27 дней назад

Can’t wait to try this delicious looking recipe,😊

@lucyluz0 4 месяца назад

Love it!! You are so great fine cook line lady! I love it. Tyvm

@lorimaurer1107 Месяц назад

Hi Bethany! I’ve definitely learned tips from you and appreciate that. Love this recipe! One tip that my husband shared with me as he’s in the food industry is to take your dried herbs and crush them between your fingers as you add them to a recipe. This releases their optimum flavor. I thought I’d share that with you. Thank you!

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

love that tip, Lori! I typically do that with dried oregano but i'll make sure to do it for all of them:)

@amgymrat4546 4 месяца назад

I’ve personally had this amazing recipe and I actually crave it now! Watching this made my stomach growl 🤣 my two year old actually enjoys eating this too not knowing she’s eating veggies and she’s a picky gorl. Totally recommend everyone to try this 😭🙌

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much!! Yes, I'm craving it too now🙃

@susanburke114 9 дней назад

I do want to try this dish thank you

@marylamb128 2 месяца назад

I layer mine with boneless pork chops it soaks thru the eggplant it’s fabulous.

@sherrilynnsecondhandgemz8989 2 месяца назад

I have never liked Eggplant Parm, but it is my mom's favorite meal. I try to make and send meals to her at least once or twice a week. I saw Eggplant at the farm stand and decided to make it. I searched for a recipe to use. I found yours and decided to make it last night. The only thing I did different is, I peeled the eggplant. I was amazed at how delicious this is. I can now say, I really do like Eggplant parmesan, I just didn't have the right recipe before now. This was incredible, my belly and my heart was full from making my mom's favorite recipe. I just subbed to your channel and can't wait to make more of your recipes. Thank you for a great recipe. BTW, I have inflammatory Rheumatoid and I was able to make this and loved the baking method instead of the frying method, so much easier for my hands. I will be sharing this video with everyone I know. Thank you again!!

@Asimplepalate 2 месяца назад

oh, i'm so so glad to hear that!! I truly am so thankful you enjoyed it and that it was able to change your mind on eggplant parmesan. I've had a handful of restaurant-versions of eggplant parm I was not crazy about, I think making it yourself can always change your mind. So glad this recipe could help that become possible:) And thank you for the kind words and sharing about it!

@Jordenweiss 4 месяца назад

Love your recipes!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much💛

@ljay4996 3 месяца назад

I love your videos, great tips, ease of prep and your professional manner. Your husband is just adorable and of course so are you! It’s a pleasure to watch a cooking video done in a "clean" kitchen. I had to subscribe after watching this eggplant video - one can appreciate the eggplant when it’s not swimming in sauce. Being Italian myself I find it amusing to watch how some people make Italian food! But you are right on! Thank you! ❤️❤️

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

I really appreciate it so much. :) Such kind words. And glad to hear you don't like an eggplant parm drowning in sauce as well - it's so much better when it's not. Thank you again! 💛

@yelburgos8005 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the recipe ❤Blessings

@jt9228 4 месяца назад

Just found your channel. Love your recipes. I will definitely try this one. ❤❤❤

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Glad you found me, welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipes you try. Reach out if you have any questions:)

@BobbyRayside Месяц назад

I asked for eggplant, Parm and you did it . WOW . My mom and my aunts always did the eggplant in the oven. 🍝🥗❤️👏👏👏 one dish my mom used to make when I was a child raviolis . Homemade from scratch . And your bolognese delicious . 🍻

@BobbyRayside Месяц назад

BoBBY R

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

Bobby, thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm so glad to hear your relatives also did it in the oven. Mine never did, but I find it's my favorite way to do it :) thank you for the kind words and support!

@allborosnyc4544 День назад

Another great detailed video. I love eggplant parm but I've had experience with the eggplant being bitter so i'll peel the eggplant and soak it in salt water before breading. Am I picking them wrong? Any suggestions?

@tompagano9015 4 месяца назад

Eggplant Parmigiana is NOT an easy weeknight dish which you hint at by relating your Mom and Aunt’s moaning about the time to salt, prep and frying the eggplant AND cleaning up . Plopping the finished dish into the oven is the easy part. Mom and Dad taught me to fry the eggplant which like meatballs is messier than baking in oven . Try both methods like you suggested at the beginning of the video. Salting the eggplant for ten minutes as you suggest is the most common method , but I prefer the Guido method of putting an eight inch high pile of sliced eggplant in between two plates and putting a couple of heavy medical books on the top plate.for an hour . You easily get 1/2 cup of bitter eggplant juice expressed out of the eggplant. Some like the eggplant to be peeled. You taught me a couple of tricks that I am going to try. Keep coming with the videos, please.

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

you're right, it's not an easy weeknight dish! lol I always make it on the weekend when I have more time. And happy to hear you could walk away with a few new tricks to try! Appreciate the support :)

@dennisdye2330 3 месяца назад

Nothing short of fantastic! Gratzi!

@geordiejones2 4 месяца назад

Hi Bethany This recipe title made me look twice, Eggplant ?? I then googled it, we call these Aubergine in the UK, confusion over. My wife and kids love Eggplant and Courgette, (Zucchini) so this it definitely one ill be making in the next week, as all your recipe's to date have been amazing. Chris (In UK)

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Yesss, I am sure it's confusing for anyone in the UK as I know you would know it as aubergine!! I hope you enjoy this recipe, thank you so much for the support, Chris!

@annpace3581 4 месяца назад

I love your recipes. Thank you for sharing and you give such great instructions. Maybe one day you could share your meatloaf recipe with us. Thank you

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Would love to share a meatloaf recipe! My aunt has one she wants me to share:) I appreciate the support so much!

@rmd9032 Месяц назад

Just subscribed and already love what I watched. I make mine very similar except I never used fresh mozzarella. I ll have to try that.

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

So happy to hear that!! Welcome to the subscriber fam :) Appreciate it a lot!

@glleon80517 4 месяца назад

Another awesome recipe! Not a fan of eggplant, but my spouse adores it. Our local red sauce joint offers it and she always orders it. Thanks!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

ahhh eggplant is one of my favorites! But totally get how you can dislike it. Appreciate the support! :)

@aquiem5339 3 месяца назад

I love all of your videos!!!

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

Means so much, thank you for watching! :)

@annaluisa379 4 месяца назад

Great Job I will try it this Sunday for my grandson's First Holy Communion!!!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Lovely! I hope it's enjoyed💛

@debbiedequillettes6984 Месяц назад

I’m not a big eggplant person but yours I know I can eat and like it !!!! I’m going to try. Deb Az

@oldgeezer3324 2 месяца назад

Looks delicious

@bethsuobank2761 4 месяца назад

I will be making this soon. I bake everything if it is an option on frying. My favorite Italian dish every time! Drew may like to try my all-time favorite dish. I serve it with fish especially - roasted eggplant. It also needs to be sliced the way you did these, Bethany. Roast on the middle position for the rack at 450 degrees F.

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

sounds lovely!! I love any and all eggplant dishes!

@homayounazarnoush5699 3 месяца назад

Perfect and delicious 😋

@maverickmyrtlebeach 2 месяца назад

That will be my next meal... The reason your # 1 is simple presentation ~ waiting for last weeks EGG BAKE to cook ~ By 4 now timer just went off ~ thx again

@Asimplepalate 2 месяца назад

I appreciate that so much! I hope you enjoy the egg bake :) and yes, this eggplant parm is so worth trying!

@chrisfinnegan8370 Месяц назад

O wow 👌

@happygolucky6331 4 месяца назад

Your mother must of been italian and i love italian food.I am gonna try your stuff soon.I just need to decide which one.The marzano sauce looks really good and we sell them tomatos at my job.My favorite italian restraunt closed but they were authentic and had this braciola that was my favorite. I plan on making all of your recipes.

@MGABBYB Месяц назад

I have always remembered the breading method by the month of February. FEB= Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs.

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

Oh that’s a great way to remember it!

@scottodonnell7121 4 месяца назад

Eggplant makes the best sandwiches!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

ahhh yes so so good!

@carolevoskevich7530 Месяц назад

Best eggplant, ever!

@edmundhayes7982 2 месяца назад

My wife is away with her sister, and I will try this as a welcome-home surprise.

@Asimplepalate 2 месяца назад

Love to hear that! A wonderful welcome home meal💛

@UrsulaJStLouis 3 месяца назад

What portable cook top do you use? Induction or regular? Thank you. Just found you yesterday and love everything. Trying to find ground white chicken breast for your chicken zucchini meatballs. Anxious to try it. May have to grind the chicken myself.

@Asimplepalate 3 месяца назад

amzn.to/4cTXLHl - here's the one I use! It's a few years old and very simple but gets the job done. I'm sure there are much better ones out there though :) And so happy to hear it! You're not the first to say ground chicken is hard to find. I buy mine at a local market, but you can certainly make your own!

@EnlightnMe48 Месяц назад

I still get a kick out of your fur baby with the paw up like "You can go ahead and drop a piece of that..Hey... down here "

@marlenepufpaf5199 4 месяца назад

Favorite ❤

@bigmountain7561 4 месяца назад

Hi Bethany, can you please hire me as the official taste tester. Lol!! Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Of course! Come on over any time 😄

@marlenepufpaf5199 3 месяца назад

Love EP ❤

@patricialalone9654 Месяц назад

this looks delicious! Did you layer the eggplant three times or just two? It's hard to tell from the video.

@Asimplepalate Месяц назад

two or three layers works just fine! I just made it yesterday and did a mix of 2 or 3 layers. I find 2 layers yields crispier edges :)

@sarahlenz3289 2 месяца назад

😊excellent

@vincents5042 4 месяца назад

I've never thought of stacking. Ill try it. Have you ever tried it slightly grilling first for roasted flavor? My dream kitchen. A salud

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

oooo yes, stacking them is delicious! Still keep some space with the sauce though so it's not over-sauced :) I've not ever grilled it, but have always wanted to try it! thanks so much for the support!

@vincents5042 4 месяца назад

Keep up the great recipes. How about your take on Amitriciana

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

@@vincents5042 Appreciate the recommendation, I'll work on that one! :)

@peteluetz2586 4 месяца назад

Can you make a lower carb version of this using almond flour, or a different type of breadcrumb?

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

you could potentially do almond flour, if I were doing lower carb I would just do a lot of parm :)

@marbeesapiaries 4 месяца назад

That Drew guy is the luckiest man alive. He tasted the dish, and kissed the chef. OMG

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

😂 appreciate the compliment

@andrewwhelan2669 4 месяца назад

The eggplant you baked , did you have to flip them over at some point to crisp each side ?

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I don't flip them! They always baked evenly without needed to flip them. :)

@plantlady65 4 месяца назад

Definitely will try this. What is the blender you're using?

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

A vitamix! It’s 10 years old and still going strong. I’ll link it in the video description!

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

A vitamix! It’s 10 years old and still going strong. I’ll link it in the video description!

@robertallison9653 4 месяца назад

@10:34 is that the San Marzano tomato sauce you perfected? Just wondering?

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

Yes!

@garyhoyt4391 4 месяца назад

What do you do with the cheese rinds?

@Asimplepalate 4 месяца назад

I freeze them! I have a bag full of them currently lol. I put them in soups, stews, sauces!

@sarahlenz3289 2 месяца назад

Can you write name of pans you use? Thx

@Asimplepalate 2 месяца назад

They're linked in the description of the video :)

@johnlennon1049 Месяц назад

If you peel the skin off, you will have a very tender sweet eggplant. Leaving the skin on makes it bitter. Everyone loves our eggplant. Always ask if we have any eggplant when they come over. I’m Italian and my family have always made it that way. We pan fry only.

@Asimplepalate 20 дней назад

I personally love the skin :) I know peeling is popular too.