Is it possible to freeze Eggplant Parmesan? If so, better to freeze before or after baking?
I made a delicious eggplant parmesan dish last night and now my wife wants to repeat it and then freeze it for another occasion.
What's the best advice for freezing it? Is it better to freeze it before or after baked?
Here are the ingredients: eggplants pre-baked so they are soft, tomato sauce with green peppers and a sliced fresh tomato, paste of Quark Cream Cheese mixed with olive oil and fresh basil.
Best Answer
I have frozen eggplant Parmesan before with good results. I breaded the eggplant, fried it, then put Parmesan on top while it was still hot enough to melt. I let them cool and then froze the fried eggplant slices separated by pieces of parchment paper. When I needed to use them, I put them on a sheet pan, still frozen, and threw them in the oven until the cheese was melted and slightly browned, then proceeded as I normally would.
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Should you bake eggplant parm before freezing?
To Freeze: Assemble dish but do not bake; wrap tightly with foil and freeze, up to 3 months.Can I freeze eggplant after baking?
Cut the eggplant into approximately one-inch-thick rounds, bake in a 350\xb0F for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the eggplant, just until tender. Once cool, place the slices between wax paper to prevent sticking, and store in freezer bags or containers.Can you freeze uncooked breaded eggplant?
Place the fried eggplant on a baking sheet, and put it in the freezer for two hours so that each individual slice freezes. Once the fried eggplant is frozen, you can transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It will keep for about three to four months.Can you freeze cooked aubergine parmigiana?
Can You Freeze Eggplant Parmigiana? Yes, you can make eggplant parmigiana ahead of time and freeze it or even freeze leftovers. If you're prepping ahead and planning on freezing it then I recommend using a freezer-proof disposable container that can also be put in the oven such as aluminum foil trays.HOW TO FREEZE EGGPLANT - EASY!
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I don't think this dish is ideal for freezing, but if you choose to do so, per Martha Stewart:
To Freeze: Assemble dish but do not bake; wrap tightly with foil and freeze, up to 3 months. Thaw completely, then bake as directed.
Answer 3
I have had success breading eggplant and freezing it raw. You can then fry the eggplant (no need to even thaw) when it is time to construct your dish. With a little pre-prepared sauce in the freezer too you can have a scratch made eggplant parmigiano in approx. 15-20 mins.
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