Spicy Baked Eggplant

By longhornfans

Eggplant seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper is fried then baked to bubbly perfection in a layered casserole of tomato sauce and melty mozzarella cheese. It's the perfect potluck dish or weeknight family meal

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 medium eggplants, sliced and peeled
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 3/4 lb mozzarella, sliced
• 4 Tbsp parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In shallow plate, combine flour, salt, oregano, and cayenne.
3. Dip eggplant in beaten egg, then in flour.
4. Working in batches, fry the eggplant slices in oil in a large skillet. Drain slices on paper towels.
5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in bottom of a large baking dish. Layer on eggplant, mozzarella, then sauce, repeating twice.
6. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until bubbling hot. Top with parsley.