Chef John’s Baked Eggplant Sandwiches

Description

These breaded and baked eggplant sandwiches are the perfect make-ahead appetizer for your next potluck.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 8 slices of eggplant, cut 3/8 inch thick
• 2 slices provolone cheese, cut into quarters
• 12 thin slices salami
• 2 ⅔ tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 ⅔ tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4