Vegetarian eggplant cordon bleu: too good!

Our aubergine cordon bleu is truly amazing, whether you decide to fry it or bake it. Here is the recipe.

If you are looking for quick seconds do not miss the aubergine cordon bleu. Perfect for those who follow a vegetarian diet , it can be prepared both in the pan and in the oven and the result is still excellent. After all, the crunchy breading and stringy filling are unmatched in any other recipe.

Pan-fried aubergine cordon bleu are prepared simply by pairing the aubergine slices two by two and placing a slice of smoked cheese in the center. If you are not interested in making a veg version you can also add one slice of cooked ham or an anchovy fillet to make the dish even tastier. Try them because they are one of the quick and easy recipes that will save your dinner!

How to prepare the eggplant cordon bleu recipe

1. First wash the aubergines and remove the ends. Then cut them into slices half a centimeter thick with the help of a mandolin or a sharp knife. If they are of the narrow and long variety it is better to cut them for the long side, vice versa you can proceed as you prefer.
2. Prepare all the ingredients necessary for the realization of the recipe: slice the smoked cheese, beat the eggs with the salt in a deep plate, pour the flour into a flat plate and combine the breadcrumbs in another dish.
3. Pair the aubergine slices two by two by placing a slice of smoked cheese in the center. Press well with your hands then pass the vegetarian cordon bleu first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
4. Fry them in a finger of boiling seed oil, turning them after about 5 minutes of cooking. They should be golden and crunchy and the aubergines well cooked.
5. Drain them with a slotted spoon and pass them on absorbent paper before serving.

The fried aubergine cordon bleu are really delicious and we recommend you also try the variant with potatoes and zucchini . To prepare the baked aubergine cordon bleu instead, after having breaded them, place them on a baking sheet lined with the special paper. Sprinkle them with a drizzle of oil and cook at 200 ° C for 20 minutes . Then serve them hot.

storage

Eggplant cordon bleu can be kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and when ready to eat, simply heat them in a pan or in the oven.