Eggplant and Mozzarella Melt

Name: Eggplant and Mozzarella Melt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; coarse salt and pepper; 3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons olive oil, for baking sheet; 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 1 pound); 1 loaf soft Italian bread; 2 cups tomato sauce; 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Submitted by DesertRose15

"This recipe is from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food."

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photo by Sharon123

Ready In:: 28mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 large eggs
coarse salt and pepper
³⁄₄ cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil, for baking sheet
1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 1 pound)
1 loaf soft Italian bread
2 cups tomato sauce
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

directions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread breadcrumbs in a pie plate or shallow bowl.
Oil a rimmed baking sheet. Dip eggplant rounds in egg, then dredge in breadcrumbs, turning to coat completely; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake (without turning) until golden and tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, split bread lengthwise, and place cut side up on another baking sheet; press gently in centers to create a well. Layer both halves with tomato sauce, eggplant, and cheese. Bake until cheese is browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Reviews

I really enjoyed this for lunch today! I halved the recipe, using a Japanese eggplant. I used more than half the breadcrumbs, and cooked the eggplant about 10 minutes longer than directed. I also toasted the bread first, and used spaghetti sauce. Thanks! Made for the IRON CHEF game.

Sharon123
I've made this twice now, the first time I made it all as recipe, Except I didn't serve it on bread, I served it on spaghetti, I must tell you that this goes very well with spaghetti! Its a super way to do eggplant, tasty and easy, actually, I eat half the eggplant before it gets as far as the finished dish! Second time, I got everything right except the tomato sauce, I had several nice tomatoes and decided to slice them onto the bread, and layer with the eggplant and the mozzarella cheese. This also works! So I thought I must tell you that this is a great way to prepare eggplant, and its a very versatile recipe! Thanks for posting! Made for New Kids On The Block.

Karen Elizabeth