Eggplant parmesan features layers of breaded eggplant ... we skip the deep-fryer and bake the eggplant slices under a crust of seasoned panko breadcrumbs. The herby crust is spiked with cheese ...

Frying can make eggplant Parmesan heavy. Luckily, there's a lighter, smokier alternative to the old cooking method and you ...

Pat the eggplant slices dry. Dip each in the flour, and then the beaten eggs and finally the panko, really packing on the bread crumbs with your hands. Johnny Miller for The New York Times.

The dish is made by layering fried breaded eggplant slices in a roasting pan and topping ... them in a mixture of breadcrumbs (regular or panko) and Parmesan. A drizzle of olive oil (or spritz ...