Ingredients
- 4 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (32 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions
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Place eggplant slices in a large bowl in layers, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain. Rinse and dry on paper towels.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk together eggs, water, and flour in a medium bowl until batter is smooth. Dip eggplant slices in batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, working in batches of 2 to 3 slices at a time. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Mix together seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until well combined. Place 1/4 of the eggplant slices into a slow cooker and top with 1/4 of the bread crumb mixture, 1/4 of the marinara sauce, and 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers three more times.
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Cover and cook on Low until tender and flavors have blended, 4 to 5 hours.
