CRISPY EGGPLANT AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Crispy Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom and Cheese Sandwiches image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Four 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices (1/2 a medium eggplant)
Four 4-inch diameter portobello mushrooms, stemmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Four 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices country wheat bread, toasted or grilled
3/4 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 2 heavy baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray or line with silicon baking mats. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the eggs in another medium bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third medium bowl. Toss the eggplant slices and mushrooms in the flour mixture to coat. Working in batches, dip the eggplant slices and mushrooms first in the eggs and then into the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, if using, and roast until brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of tomato-basil sauce. Place the mushrooms on top. Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of arugula. Place the eggplant slices on top. Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato-basil sauce on top of the eggplant. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve.

Joseph Donato
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These sandwiches were easy to make and very tasty. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


MR Hossen YT
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I made these sandwiches for lunch today and they were perfect. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Roshan Patel
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These sandwiches were delicious! I used a sourdough bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Isma'il Khalid
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The eggplant was crispy and the mushrooms were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Kwanele Zuma
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These sandwiches were easy to make and very tasty. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Tassy 138
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I made these sandwiches for lunch today and they were perfect. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Salman Opredai
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These sandwiches were delicious! I used a sourdough bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Joshua Vlogs
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The eggplant was crispy and the mushrooms were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Nebu Nebu
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These sandwiches were easy to make and very tasty. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul sameeh
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I made these sandwiches for lunch today and they were perfect. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Kilo Walton
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These sandwiches were delicious! I used a sourdough bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Adeel Nasir
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The eggplant was crispy and the mushrooms were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Chiagoziem Stellamaris
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These sandwiches were easy to make and very tasty. I used a whole wheat bun and it was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Imani Carter
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I made these sandwiches for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The eggplant was crispy and the mushrooms were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ronnie Baker
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These sandwiches were absolutely delicious! The eggplant and mushrooms were cooked to perfection, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.