Baked Eggplant Melt Sandwich

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"Mmmm. So gooood! Original recipe from Sobey's Inspired Magazine"

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 4 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 12 slices eggplants, 1/4-inch thick
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 multi-grain thin buns, split and toasted
• 3 tablespoons pasta sauce, favorite good quality sauce
• 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, basil, Parmesan and salt in shallow bowl.
3. Whisk egg in another shallow bowl and dip eggplant slices, then coat each slice in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Place eggplant on parchment paper-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Transfer baked eggplant to clean plate and discard parchment paper.
6. Set toasted buns halves, cut side down, on baking sheet.
7. Divide eggplant slices evenly among bun halves, spoon on sauce and top with cheese.
8. Place under broiler for 2 minutes until cheese is bubbling.

Reviews

[K9 Owned]

What a great sandwich!! My eyesight is poor so I incorrectly read to slice the eggplant 3/4" thick. I realised my error and just lowered the temperature a bit and cooked it for a longer period of time. I also was a bit distracted and left it under the broiler a little longer than I should but with all of my errors, it was very forgiving and made an awesome sandwich. Thanks for posting! Made for World Tour 2019

 

[Sharon123]

The eggplant turned out nice and crispy, and I enjoyed the sauce and melted mozzarella on top. Thanks! Made by a Food.Commando for ZWT 2011-Italy.