Eggplant Napoleon is a simple, classy vegetarian dish that is so easy to make and is full of wholesome, cheesy flavor. Slices of eggplant are pan fried and sandwiched with basil, tomato and mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection for a recipe that works as a side dish or an appetizer.
Healthy Comfort Foods
Sure, here at Bubba Pie, we are all about Comfort Foods. And, usually, that means lots of butter, breading, cheese and all sorts of stuff that maybe isn’t that great for you. But, occasionally, we like to find and share some Healthy Comfort Foods for you to enjoy without all of the guilt.
For instance, these Zucchini Corn Fritters are absolutely delicious, but are full of healthy, wholesome ingredients and perfect for vegetarians.
So, we thought we’d keep that healthy, vegetarian ball rolling to today with this recipe for Eggplant Napoleon!
What Is An Eggplant Napoleon?
An Eggplant Napoleon is an appetizer that usually consists of eggplant rounds stacked with layers of tomato slices and mozzarella cheese. They are super easy to make and look just as delicious as they taste! They could even be used as a side dish. 
How To Make Eggplant Napoleon
Just a few simple ingredients, and you’ll be well on your way to making this tasty vegetarian side dish! Here’s what you’ll need to get started!
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 basil leaves
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 5 slices mozzarella cheese
- Oil for frying
What To Serve With This Dish?
Some great suggestions that would go awesome with dish are:
- Shake and Bake Pork Chops
- Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers
- Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Parmesan Crusted Sheet Pan Salmon
I hope you enjoy this Eggplant Napoleon Recipe! Let me know how it turns out in the comments section!
Eggplant Napoleon
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 basil leaves
- 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
- 5 slices mozzarella cheese
- Oil for frying
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pour around one inch of oil in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and salt.
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Dip each eggplant in the eggs, then the breadcrumbs.
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Place the coated eggplant in the hot oil and fry each side for around three minutes, until golden brown.
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Place five eggplant slices on the baking sheet. Top the slice with one basil leave, one slice of tomato, one slice of mozzarella cheese, and another slice of eggplant.
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Bake in the preheated oven for five minutes, until the cheese has softened but is not fully melted. Serve immediately.
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