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Italian Parfait

Ingredients

2 Cups Hook to Cook Vegetable  Coating

1 Yellow Pepper

1 Cup Hook to Cook Pre-Dip *

2-3 Tomatoes

Water

4 Portobello Mushrooms

6 slices Bacon

1 cup grated Mozzarella Cheese

1 Eggplant

1-2 cups Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce

 

Fresh Parsley or Cilantro for garnish

 Instructions

1.      Pre-heat oven to 350° F.

2.      Cook bacon in sauté pan until desired crispness.  Remove and set aside.

3.      Slice yellow pepper into (4) ½” slices and sauté till al dente.  Set Aside.  (Green and red pepper can also be used.)

4.      Trim bottom off Portobello mushrooms and sauté mushroom tops.  Set aside.

5.      Slice eggplant into (8) 1/4” slices

6.      Put ½ cup Pre-Dip into medium size paper bag.  Place 4 slices of eggplant in the bag at a time and shake to coat.  Shake off excess Pre-Dip and continue until all slices are coated with Pre-Dip.

7.      In a medium size shallow dish, mix Pre-Dip and water until smooth with a whisk.  Coat each slice with Pre-Dip making sure all dry surfaces are coated.

8.      In another medium size bowl add the Hook to Cook Light & Crispy Coating.  Evenly coat each slice.

9.      Pan fry coated eggplant slices until golden brown according to instruction on Hook to Cook Light & Crispy Coating package and set aside.

10.  Place 4 prepared eggplant slices on baking sheet.  Layer each with bacon slice cut to size, another slice prepared eggplant and sliced yellow pepper.  Top with marinara or spaghetti sauce, some grated mozzarella cheese, tomato slices and Portobello tops.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fresh parsley or cilantro.

11.  Bake in the pre-heated oven 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve immediately.

 Great as an appetizer, main entrée for lunch or as a dinner side dish. 

*Hook to Cook Pre-Dip when mixed as directed makes a superior adhesion batter forming an intermediate binding layer that produces a healthier entrée by preventing oil/fat absorption.  Pre-Dip also seals in juices/moisture and nutrients, increases adhesion, crispness and prevents blow off during frying.  Pre-Dip will also help food stay crisp longer when kept warm or on the table, and with its superb blend of flour and spice will enhance the flavors of any additional coatings giving you the results of a professional chef.  Pre-Dip is highly recommended to be used with all Hook to Cook Premium Poatings.