Eggplant Sorrentino

I'm sure you have heard of Veal Sorrentino, well this is an all-eggplant version with ham. It’s very easy to make and very tasty!

• 1 large Eggplant
• Your favorite deli ham (2 slices for every one piece of eggplant) see note
• Your favorite deli provolone (2 slices for every one piece of eggplant) see note
• 2 Eggs
• 2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Start by slicing the eggplant longways into long slices. You’ll want them less then 1/2 inch thick. Put the eggs in a bowl and whip them up, put the breadcrumbs with a couple of dashes of the salt, pepper and Italian spices on a plate and mix it up. Dip each slice of eggplant in the egg then coat generously with the breadcrumbs. Put each breaded eggplant slice on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven. Bake them about 10 minutes, then flip and bake about 10 minutes more. The breadcrumbs should brown.

When the eggplant is done, remove it from the oven. Put two pieces of ham on top of each eggplant slice. Then layer with cheese in between in a loaf pan. Put some of the cheese on top and finally sprinkle with basil and olive oil. Bake until the cheese melts for about 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. 

Enjoy!

NOTE: I just buy 1 lb. of each to ensure that I have enough for this recipe. 
There os no tomato sauce in this recipe, however feel free to serve it with some on the side or pour over top just before eating!