Itâs modeled after a typical fried chicken sandwich, but obviously without the meat. Aka, the Best Sandwich Ever, according to food writer Sam Sifton, whose favorite sandwich is fried eggplant, mozzarella and roast beef on an Italian hero, with hot peppers and a slash of mayonnaise. Make sure you coat both sides. I call this recipe Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella Stacks and youâll see why. Fried Eggplant is one of the most versatile recipes. Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds and sprinkle evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. My bread didn't really This, my friends, might just be my new favorite sandwich. tomatoes, corn and basil pesto topped with fried onions Eggplant and bacon pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil Spaghettini with shrimp and mushrooms in creamy sauce américaine Grilled Cajun pork loin with Often I omit the roast beef and tell ⦠It is huge and outrageously rich. One of my favorite appetizers. Fried Eggplant at Defonte's of Brooklyn "Biggest sammy of my life. Raves are guaranteed for this super summer grilled eggplant and melted mozzarella sandwich. If you arenât Italian youâve probably not fried up eggplant too often. Thatâs ok if you havenât because nowâs your chance to make this amazing Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich with Kale. Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead of fried, so it has a fraction of the fat and calories. This Italian Fried Eggplant Recipe is absolutely delicious without using bread crumbs! The name Mozzarella in carrozza literally means "mozzarella in a carriage", and it's a fried sandwich filled with delicious molten cheese. The eggplant and mozzarella sandwich was really easy to make and tasted great! Here is my low carb version. This Fried Eggplant sandwich is seriously delicious. Now dip each eggplant and mozzarella sandwich into the bowl of beaten egg/water. Rub charred rolls with cut garlic clove and drizzle with oil. I really liked the fact that the exposed mozzarella around the edges also fried up nice an crispy ans it is hard to beat crispy fried cheese! To make these sandwiches a cinch to prepare, make sure to have all your ingredients ready before you head out to the grill. Place fried eggplant on paper towels to drain. Crispy fried breaded eggplant recipe. I do not have a panini maker so I just used a grill pan and pressed down on the sandwich with the bottom of a bowl. Ingredients 2 firm eggplants (10-12 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices Salt and pepper 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped Extra virgin olive oil ( EVOO), [â¦] Itâs simply delicious! Gluten-free option and vegetarian. This sandwich is so While pan-fried eggplant is extraordinarily delicious, sometimes you need a preparation thatâs quick and low-mess. I went with my bf for his bday. A seasoned tomato, olive and anchovy dressing is a sensational topping. The mystery ingredients this week for Sandwiches, Sammiches & Sammies were eggplant & balsamic vinegar. Todayâs sandwich is the âeggplant parmesanâ grilled cheese. The fried If you can find a whole wheat baguette, even better! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which makes them super addictive and satisfying. Fried Eggplant Sandwiches 1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into scant 1/2-inch rounds Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper Vegetable oil, for frying 2 ⦠My most favorite sandwich is fried eggplant, mozzarella and roast beef on an Italian hero, with hot peppers and a slash of mayonnaise. It was first created in the Naples area about 200 years ago, and it's still one of the most popular comfort foods in Italy. Meanwhile, in separate pan sauté peppers and onions. Place each eggplant stack on a slice of bread; top with remaining bread. We both got sandwiches that were soo sooo sooo big. Itâs a great make-ahead sandwich. The pan-fried crispy eggplant rounds are delicious on the sandwich, of course, but I always have to have a little taste of some before they even hit the bun ⦠quality control, right? We like the eggplant a little soft so 3-5 minutes per side. Continue with each pair until they all have herb spread, mozzarella cheese and a top of eggplant. I hope that you enjoy! I served the fried eggplant with a tasty roasted tomato version of a simple tomato sauce though there are a lot of tasty tomato sauces that would go really well with this fried eggplant. Well, on second thought, maybe itâs just the extra crunchy eggplant that Iâm loving on To assemble the sandwiches, stack eggplant with sliced mozzarella and Add slices of hot cherry peppers to taste, fold the sandwich together and serve. 8 slices fior di latte (fresh mozzarella) or buffalo mozzarella 16-20 leaves fresh basil PREPARATION Pre-heat the oven to 500 F or an outdoor grill to high. Dip each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. These Mozzarella, Tomato and Fried Eggplant stacks are a family favorite. But be careful. When paired with classic Caprese ingredients â fresh garden tomatoes, slices of fresh, soft mozzarella cheese, and bright green basil â the result can be a great antipasto, salad, side dish or complete meal. Golden brown fried eggplant slices are layered between toasted bread with lettuce, tomato, and sauteed green bell pepper. Eggplant Panini with Pesto My friend gave me eggplants from her garden, and I used it to make this delicious hot pressed eggplant sandwich. (Do not let ⦠Luckily I have enough eggplant The thick, crispy slices of eggplant topped with warm mozzarella cheese and hearty RAGÚ ® Old World Style ® Traditional Sauce is ⦠For the fried eggplant, set up an assembly line of flour, whisked egg and breadcrumbs. Ready in 20 min or less. ), 1 cup of Ragu tomato and basil pasta sauce, 6.5 oz of mozzarella cheese (For me this was 8 slices out of 10, all 10 slices would have been 8 oz), and almost a whole medium eggplant. Delicious and fresh! Arrange the eggplant ⦠Iâll show you how to fry eggplant with flour and eggs. Though it takes a little time to prepare the eggplant, thereâs nothing complicated here. Today I am going share an easy, no fuss, and cold Mediterranean style Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwich with grilled eggplant, zucchini, pesto and of course mozzarella. Fried Eggplant Sandwich is a popular comfort food from Chinaâs Northeastern cuisine. Nutrition Facts 1 each: 288 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Everyone loves fried eggplant, but this recipe of mine takes it a step further by adding in fresh slices of mozzarella cheese. Layer the slices of eggplant onto the bread in equal portions, and top with equal portions of the mozzarella and the sliced roast beef. âIt is a beautiful torpedo of food,â he says, âcrunchy, silken, sweet and spicy all at once. If youâre a sandwich lover, like me, then this eggplant Parmesan sandwich needs to happen! Once the eggplant slices are cooked, toast rolls alongside eggplant in the oven or char on the grill. Thinly sliced and fried golden brown with thick slabs of mozzarella cheese and juicy tomato, eggplant has never tasted so good. My favorite sandwich is a big Itallian Stallion Sammie. Method For the sandwich di mozzarella, heat two tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic, fry for 30 seconds, then remove from the pan. It combines breaded, fried eggplant slices, tangy tomato sauce, three kinds of cheese on crusty Italian bread. The meatball hero was delicious but almost too rich for me. One bite and youâll be hooked. Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Whether youâre making this sandwich for lunch or dinner, you wonât be disappointed.