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Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan: 5 Layers of Comfort

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and easy Slow-Cooker Eggplant Parmesan recipe featuring tender breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker for a hands-off, flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2” coins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each slice generously with kosher salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Spread about one-third of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Dip each eggplant slice first into the whisked eggs, then dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned bread crumb mixture. Lay an even layer of the breaded eggplant slices over the sauce in the slow cooker.
  4. Spoon another layer of marinara sauce over the eggplant slices, followed by a layer of sliced mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers—eggplant, sauce, and cheese—two more times, creating three layers in total.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Slow Cooker
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 6g
    • Sodium: 800mg
    • Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 38g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg

    Keywords: Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Vegetarian Recipes, Italian Dishes

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