Slow-cooker Eggplant Parmesan Recipe: My Italian Mom Even Loves This Recipe Slow Cooker Vegetarian Dinner Vegetables Italian Recipes

When I was a kid, my favorite Italian dish was chicken parmesan. As I’ve gotten older my favorite has become eggplant parmesan. I order it nearly every time my husband and I have a date night at our favorite Italian restaurant and often ask my mom to make it when we visit.

I’ve never attempted to make it on my own (bringing shame to my big Italian family!). Instead, I opt for the slow-cooker recipe, made in layers with marinara sauce and cheese. It passes my test: delicious, easy to make, family friendly and only 30 minutes of prep time.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 jar (32 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 package (16 ounces) mozzarella cheese, sliced

Here’s how to make it:

1. Layer eggplant slices in a large bowl, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain, then rinse and dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs with water and flour until smooth. Dip eggplant slices in the batter. Fry two or three slices at a time in the oil until golden brown.
3. In a different bowl, mix seasoned breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese. Place 1/4 of the eggplant slices into a slow cooker and top with 1/4 of the crumbs, 1/4 of the marinara sauce and 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers three more times.
4. Cover and slow cook on low until flavors have blended and eggplant is tender, about 4 to 5 hours.

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