Cheesy Baked Eggplant Pizza

• large unpeeled eggplant, cut into 1 inch slices↗1
• seasoned bread crumbs↗1 cup
• egg whites↗0.75 cup
• tomato sauce (pizza, marinara, whatever you like)↗1 cup
• shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese (can sub provolone or other cheese)1 cup
• toppings: fresh spinach, pepperoni, green pepper, Canadian bacon, etc.

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press each slice of eggplant with paper towels to remove a little of the excess moisture. Put egg whites and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant slices in egg whites, then coat with breadcrumbs. Put on a baking sheet and drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil.

2. 2

   Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp on one side. Turn each piece over, drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil, and bake another 5-8 minutes.

3. 3

   Top each slice with a little tomato sauce, cheese, and your toppings. Bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.