AD Panko Crusted Eggplant Parm

Ingredients

• Eggplant
• Gravy - Italian Red Sauce (I make my own-will post next time I make it)
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• S & P
• Garlic Powder
• Fresh Basil
• Minced Garlic
• Italian Seasoning
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Eggs
• Water
• Vegetable Oil - For Frying

First take the eggplant and cut them into even slices. I first cut them in half and then use a mandolin to make sure each slice is even. 

Lay the eggplant out, in a single layer, on paper towels. Then put another layer of paper towels on top.

Press down on the eggplant (make sure not to bruise) to help get the moisture out. Let sit for awhile, until paper towels are soaked through.

When the eggplant is dry get 2 bowls. One for an egg wash and one for the panko breadcrumbs.

In the first bowl, crack enough eggs for the amount of eggplant used. Add a little bit of water and whisk together.

In the second bowl, add the panko, S & P, garlic powder and a little bit of Italian seasoning. MIx together.

Dip the eggplant into the egg mixture and then into the panko mix.

Once you are about half way through breading the eggplant, add the veg oil to a nice big pan and turn on high heat.

When you are done breading the eggplant drop into the pan. Turn heat down to medium high.

If you have a lot of eggplant fry in batches and make sure to not overcrowd the pan. 

Once you drop the first batch of eggplant into the oil, get some plates and lay down a paper towel. This will help the eggplant not be so oily by soaking up some of that extra oil as it dries.

You may need to get a lot of plates. I think I used 10.

Once all the eggplant is fried. You need to get a nice big pyrex pan. You are going to want to grease the pan with the gravy.

Next put a layer of Eggplant, Italian seasoning, S & P, MInced garlic, Moz cheese, and Parm cheese.

Repeat.

Repeat again. I like to make 3 layers of eggplant. On the last layer, add the gravy and then some extra Parm cheese and the fresh Basil.

Put in the oven and turn heat on 400F. Let the Eggplant and the oven heat up together. Once the eggplant is browned and all the cheese is melted, it is done.

Bon Appetit Bitches!!!!