{"id":17483,"date":"2025-12-28T16:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T14:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=17483"},"modified":"2025-12-28T16:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T14:46:55","slug":"eggplant-rolls-with-ham-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=17483","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant Rolls with Ham and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This recipe is one of the most elegant and delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The skin-like texture of the eggplant becomes perfect for wrapping juicy fillings in after cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit, whether it’s an appetizer or a light dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf46 Ham and Cheese Eggplant Rolls
Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 medium, firm eggplants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

150 g sliced \u200b\u200bcured ham (or smoked ham for a more intense flavor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

150 g cheese (e.g. trappista, gouda or mozzarella \u2013 the key is that it melts well)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cloves garlic (crushed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt, pepper, olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional: Tomato sauce for the bed and fresh basil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-step preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preparing the eggplant (The most important step)
    Wash the eggplants, cut off the ends, then cut them lengthwise into slices about 0.5 cm thick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tip: Sprinkle the slices with salt and let them stand for 15 minutes. Then blot them with a paper towel. This will remove any bitter taste and help them absorb less oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Pre-baking
      Brush both sides of the slices with a thin layer of olive oil (or use oil spray). Fry them in a pan or in an oven at 200\u00b0C for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and elastic (can be rolled).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Filling and rolling
      Place a slice of ham and a slice (or stick) of cheese on each fried eggplant slice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You can also spread a little garlic olive oil under the cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Roll them up tightly, starting from the short side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Finish baking
        Pour a little tomato sauce on the bottom of an ovenproof dish (or just brush with oil).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Place the rolls in it, seam side down, so they don’t open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Sprinkle the tops with a little remaining cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Put it back in the oven at 180\u00b0C for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted inside and the top is browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Why you\u2019ll love it?
        Low carb: A great alternative to pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Texture: The combination of the creaminess of the eggplant and the runny cheese is irresistible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Make ahead: You can assemble the rolls in the morning and just pop them in the oven before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Variations:
        Ricotta version: Instead of ham, fill them with a mixture of ricotta, spinach and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Breaded: For a truly guilty pleasure, you can also bread the filled rolls and fry them in oil like fried meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Would you like me to recommend a homemade spicy tomato sauce recipe that will make the rolls come together perfectly?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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