Eggplant Parmesan

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

Put 1 cup all-purpose flour, 4 eggs, beaten, and 1 box (8 oz) Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs in 3 separate dishes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to each of the dishes; stir to combine. Cut 2 large eggplant (about 3 lb) into 1/2-inch slices. Dredge each slice of eggplant on both sides in flour, followed by eggs, and then in bread crumbs.

Fill 10-inch skillet with 1/2 inch vegetable oil; heat over medium heat. Fry coated eggplant slices in batches in hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned. Transfer to wire rack to drain.

Have ready two jars (24 oz each) tomato pasta sauce and 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz). Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Top with a layer of fried eggplant. Top with another 1 cup pasta sauce; sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers of eggplant, sauce and cheese two more times to use up ingredients.

Bake about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.