Oven (Fried) Jalapeño and Cheese Topped Eggplant

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise (canola or olive)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeno peppers
• 1-2 lb peeled eggplant, sliced about 3/8 inch
• 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 16 ounces low-fat sour cream
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.

2. 2

   Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices (a fork works well for this).

3. 3

   Combine breadcrumbs, cheese and spices in a shallow bowl; toss eggplant with breadcrumbs mixture.

4. 4

   Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, lightly spray tops of eggplant slices.

5. 5

   Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

7. 7

   Serve with sour cream spread on top, salt lightly .