Dinner for 8
Eggplant Parmesan with mozzarella
$9.12for 4100 minServes 8
Breaded eggplant is baked with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan until tender, bubbling, and lightly browned.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $4.97Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 26 oz | $2.55Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.25 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.28 per serving$9.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Slice the eggplants into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let them stand for 20 minutes before patting dry.
- Set out the flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat each eggplant slice in flour, egg, and crumbs, then arrange the slices on the baking sheets.
- Brush the slices with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Lower the oven to 375 F and layer sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling, then rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
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