Ingredients

4 small to medium eggplants
2 cups bread crumbs
6 - 8 eggs, beaten
16 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Olive oil for frying
Marinara sauce
8 oz. sliced mushrooms (optional)

Peel the skin from eggplants. Slice eggplant in half, then into slices, 1/4" thick. Salt, press slices and let them drain in paper towels for 20 minutes to remove bitter juices. Dip eggplant in egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Fry in olive oil until light brown.

In baking dish or shallow casserole, put a layer of sauce, then eggplant and mozzarella cheese. Make layers until pan is full. Top with mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese and sauce. Mushrooms can be added for taste.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes until cheese melts.

Enjoy!

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Additional Editor's Note: His photo notwithstanding, surely Mr. Spoto would agree this is the quintessential dish for any Beggars Banquet.