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Grilled eggplant, prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato sandwich

March 23, 2014 by Mary 37 Comments

Grilled eggplant sandwich cut in half

While in the midst of a cooking frenzy yesterday, I had an eggplant who’s calling had come and the other ingredients needed to be used, so I quickly put together this grilled eggplant, prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato sandwich. It was divine!!

Yesterday was our oldest son’s birthday. Our family celebration is today. It is a rule in our house that the birthday boy gets to request whatever he wants for dinner. I’m thinking of changing that rule. He requested Thomas Keller’s Beef Stroganoff. I responded with, “All that cream!! Are you crazy?” He insisted. My husband and I cooked all day yesterday and will start again today at 3:00 for dinner tonight. I sure hope this is good and worth it.

Keller must have been an engineer in another life. His precision and aim for perfection is daunting. What I’m really making is a homemade, made from scratch version of the beef stroganoff we all had as kids made with Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup. Do you think we’ll be able to taste the difference? I’ll let you know later this week, after I recover from all of this.

As I chop and cook away, I’m reminding myself to make this with a smile on my face and love in my heart.
Grilled eggplant sandwich with mozzarella tomato basil and proscuitto

Meanwhile, make this sandwich sometime. This you won’t regret and it can be ready in a jiffy.

GRILLED EGGPLANT, PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL AND TOMATO SANDWICH – serves 2

1 baguette
1 medium-small eggplant, washed, trimmed, and sliced lengthwise into 5 or 6 slices
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbs. olive oil plus more for drizzling
3 thin slices of prosciutto
1/2 of a ball of mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 small tomatoes, sliced
8 – 10 large fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

Light a grill or heat a grill pan. Salt and pepper the eggplant slices. Mix the minced garlic with the 2 tbs. of olive oil. Brush that on one side of all the eggplant slices. Grill both sides on a fairly high heat until nicely charred and tender.Grilled eggplant on a baguette

Cut two 6-inch pieces off of the baguette and slice those in half lengthwise. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil on the cut sides. Assemble the sandwiches with grilled eggplant, the cheese, tomato, salt the tomato lightly, the basil, then finish with 11/2 slices of prosciutto and the other half of the bread. Slice the whole sandwich into 2 halves. Enjoy!!

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  1. ela@GrayApron says

    March 23, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    …I could eat this everyday…preferable alone so no one sees me taking oversized bites! 🙂 ela

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:24 PM

      Ha ha – I know just what you mean, Ela!

      Reply
  2. apuginthekitchen says

    March 23, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Oh yes, I really could eat one right now. Wonderful!!
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:25 PM

      I think this is the best “anytime” food, right Suzanne?

      Reply
  3. Jovina Coughlin says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    This is my favorite kind of sandwich, especially since you grilled the eggplant. The sandwich looks so inviting, it practically jumps out of the picture onto my plate. I bet you enjoyed it.
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:26 PM

      It was a “sink into, get comfortable and it wouldn’t have been bad if I died right then and there” kind of sandwich!!!

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    I love a good beef stroganoff and I’m sure you’ll all walk away from the table with full tummies.

    Your sandwich is a big favorite of mine. It’s always messy and I never care. 🙂
    Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted…The Pitchfork Restaurant, Peregian BeachMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM

      That’s right – you need to eat this with people you love and who love you – so no one cares about the messy mouths!!

      Reply
  5. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    March 24, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    I wish I could take a bite through my screen! It looks delicious 🙂 Birthday blessings for your son Mary Frances

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:28 PM

      Thanks Tandy!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    March 24, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Happy Bday to your son! What a beautiful looking sandwich. That’s something I’d eat again and again.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks Amanda!!! I’m with you on the again and again part!

      Reply
  7. marie says

    March 24, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW/YUM….CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE
    ON A PERSONAL NOTE HB LEE .OUR CHILDREN ALL GROWN UP:)
    M

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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:29 PM

      Thanks Marie!! And Happy Birthday to Jessica too!!

      Reply
  8. ChgoJohn says

    March 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, Mary Frances! You’re singing my song. This is one good-looking sandwich. I’d love to sit down to one of these.
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:30 PM

      🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks John!! It’s always, all about the ingredients, and with these, you can’t go wrong, right?

      Reply
  9. Ansh says

    March 26, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    What a beautiful tradition. I am sure once the work is done and you all gather to eat, all you will be thinking is how much you love them all. Meanwhile on my birthday I want this sandwich.
    Happy Birthday to your Son.
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:32 PM

      LOL – Well this sandwich is a much, much, much easier request!! Hope you have a happy one, whenever that is!!

      Reply
  10. yummychunklet says

    March 26, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    What a tasty looking sandwich!
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:33 PM

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    What a tasty looking sandwich! I can just imagine sinking my teeth into that one! YUM!
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:33 PM

      Thanks Kristi!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Coffee and Crumpets says

    March 26, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    Love all the flavours in this sandwich! Eggplant is wonderful fried and out in between some bread. Simple but perfect.
    Coffee and Crumpets recently posted…Chicken Kabsa | Saudi Style Chicken and RiceMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:34 PM

      Yes totally!! Simple, with wonderful quality ingredients, is the best in my book!

      Reply
  13. Bam's Kitchen says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Happy Birthday to you son! I love grilled vegetables and putting all of those yummy things on a toasty french bread is brilliant.
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM

      Thank you!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  14. Hotly Spiced says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    That’s a very yummy looking sandwich filled with delicious ingredients. I wish you luck with the birthday boy’s dinner. I offer my children a meal of their choice on their birthdays, too, but I always fear their response and cross my fingers they’ll actually ask to be taken to a restaurant instead! xx
    Hotly Spiced recently posted…Wollemi Glow Worm TunnelMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:36 PM

      That’s a very good idea. Somehow though, I never get that answer.

      Reply
  15. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Happy birthday to your son! And hehe I wonder which version everyone would prefer? Those sandwiches look great. I love a good sandwich, especially for dinner or supper 😀
    Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted…Garlic ConfitMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks Lorraine!!! The stroganoff was delicious – but too much work in my book!

      Reply
  16. Liz says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, my. I’m picking up some eggplant this week so I can make this for dinner! Seriously fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:41 PM

      Thanks Liz!! It was a really yummy sandwich!!

      Reply
  17. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says

    March 31, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Mary: I am such a fan of eggplant…This sandwich looks so delicious that I am about to drool…

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:43 PM

      Me too Denise!! I adore eggplant – and grilling it with just a little olive oil is the way to go, instead of fried.

      Reply
  18. Prudy | butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Oh my goodness… this looks absolutely amazing…and I need to run and get these ingredients asap!! Lol…I love Thomas Keller, and I tend to agree with you about his extreme attention to detail!! I’m drawn to that… like a crow to a shiny object. 🙂

    So glad to have finally found your blog!! 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      April 5, 2014 at 2:48 PM

      Thank you Prudy!! So glad you are here!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  19. Selina says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    THIS! Well, a veggie version for me, so minus the ham and then gulped down with relish (the condiment or just figuratively-speaking – I don’t mind – I’m too busy chomping down on a love sandwich) 😉

    I’m now following you on Twitter – maybe see you there sometime when I’m not too peckish!

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