Reply #14: Recipe Review

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excellent! Mr. K wasn't too keen on the idea "I hate soggy eggplant"

but not an issue with this recipe, after sweating the slices, brushing them with EVOO and grilling them, then breading as directed and baking in a 450 degree oven (I had a loaf of NYT No Knead bread in there on it's last 10 minutes) for 8 minutes on the first side and about 5 on the second, I followed the rest of the recipe as posted, saving back the final cheese layer for the last 10 minutes of bake time.

I only used one large eggplant and used up a jar of marinara sauce for two layers in an 8x8 pan.

I served it with buttered Mostoccioli pasta on the side and the fresh NYT bread and salad.

superb! but definitely not a week day "30 minute meal" but plenty for two meals for Mr. K & I. the eggplant was crisp and had great flavor and texture, I'll never fry it again.
Next time I can play with additional goodies like 'shrooms or bells or ricotta or whatever stikes my fancy...