Eggplant Parm Grilled Cheese

Name: Eggplant Parm Grilled Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 is easily multiplied
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant; 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs; 1/3 cup seasoned fine breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; pinch of salt and pepper; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lices bread; 1/3 cup marinara sauce; 4 ounces fontina cheese; 2 ounces provolone cheese; softened butter for spreading; Parmesan cheese for sprinkling; fresh basil for garnish

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Total Time
35 mins
Servings
2 is easily multiplied
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Eggplant Parm Grilled Cheese

Iris Warren

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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 small eggplant, sliced into rounds
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup seasoned fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
pinch of salt and pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lices bread
1/3 cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
4 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated
2 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated
softened butter for spreading
Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Place the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, flour, dried basil, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir. Lightly beat the eggs in another bowl.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Take the eggplant rounds and dip them in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded eggplant in the skillet and cook on both sides until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
To make the grilled cheese, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the outsides of the bread slices with softened butter. Spread the insides of the bread slices with the marinara. Top one marinade side with a handful of cheese, then press a few eggplant rounds (or only one, depends on how big they are!) into the center. Top with more cheese, then the other marinara coated bread slice.
Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and dark and toasty. Serve with extra parmesan for sprinkling and marinara sauce.