This eggplant cake is a great main course option for your lunch or dinner.
Get ready to enjoy a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for family gatherings or a special dinner.
This eggplant cake is an excellent choice for those looking for a tasty recipe full of interesting textures.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to creating this culinary wonder!
Ingredients:
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- 1 kg of eggplants (prefer the smaller ones)
- 200 g of sliced ​​cooked ham
- 200 g sliced ​​cheese (whatever you prefer)
- 100 g homemade tomato sauce
- 3 free range eggs
- 200 ml whole milk
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- Dried oregano to taste
- Dried basil to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- SaltPreparation method:
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- Prepare the Eggplants:
- Wash the eggplants well and cut them into slices approximately 3 mm thick.
- Place the slices in a bowl of salted water for about 20 minutes, using a weight to keep them submerged.
- Roast the Eggplants:
- Drain and dry the slices.
- Heat a large frying pan with a little olive oil and grill the eggplants until golden brown on both sides. You can use two frying pans to speed up the process.
- Prepare the Eggplants:
- Assemble the cake:
- In a baking dish, make a layer of eggplant slices, season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the eggplants and add oregano and basil to taste.
- Spread half of the ham slices, followed by a new layer of eggplants.
- Add the rest of the tomato sauce, more herbs and top with the cheese slices.
- Repeat the layers until you finish all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of eggplant.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour this mixture over the layers in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese on top.
- To roast:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170ºC for about 30 minutes, or until the gratin is firm and golden. Check if it is cooked by inserting a knife into the center; if it comes out clean, it is ready.
- Finish:
- Remove from the oven and let stand for about 15 minutes before serving.This eggplant gratin with ham and cheese is a main course option that combines simple ingredients with a spectacular result.Perfect for impressing your guests with an elegant and extremely tasty dish!
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