It’s already hot and summer is just around the corner, and for me, summer also means delicious vegetables like eggplants!
Today, I’m telling you about a recipe that has become my secret weapon when I want to impress without going crazy in the kitchen: the eggplant roll with ham and smoked cheese. It’s one of those dishes I make when I have little time but crave something tasty and flavorful. It’s super easy to make, super quick and with a result that wins everyone over, even those who “don’t love eggplants”. 😁
Just grill the eggplants in nice thin slices, then spread them out on a surface and fill them with cooked ham and smoked cheese. Then gently roll them up and bake them just long enough to melt the cheese — 15 minutes at 356°F and you’re done. When it comes out of the oven, it’s fragrant, with that gooey center that immediately looks appetizing. It’s also delicious cold, perfect to take to work or for a buffet with friends.
This eggplant roll recipe is ideal for those looking for a light and tasty main course, but it can also work as a fancy appetizer or a standalone dish, perhaps accompanied by a nice fresh salad. It’s also a brilliant solution if you want to use leftover grilled eggplants in a creative way.
If you’re looking for ideas for cooking eggplants or an oven dish with vegetables and cheese, this roll is for you. Trust me, once you’ve tried it, you’ll make it again and again!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 4 oz cooked ham
- 4 oz smoked cheese
- basil
- breadcrumbs, salt, olive oil as needed
Tools
- griddle
- cutting board
- loaf pan
- oven
Steps
Here’s how to prepare the eggplant roll with ham and smoked cheese:
To prepare the eggplant roll with ham and smoked cheese, start by washing the eggplants and removing the ends. Slice them and grill on a hot griddle.
Spread a sheet of parchment paper on the surface, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Arrange the grilled eggplant slices side by side and slightly overlapping. Season with salt and add the cooked ham and slices of smoked cheese.
Add fresh basil and roll up, using the parchment paper to help.
Place the eggplant roll with ham and smoked cheese in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake in the oven at 356°F for 15 minutes.
Enjoy your meal!
