Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo Recipe

Name: Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 6 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick), halved; 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake or baby portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese (about 3 ounces); 8 slices wide-loaf white bread

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick), halved
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake or baby portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 slices wide-loaf white bread

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In a
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, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned. Remove from pan.
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In same pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan; wipe skillet clean.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Spread 1 tablespoon herb cheese over each slice of bread. Layer four slices with eggplant and mushrooms; top with remaining bread.
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In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Carefully dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak 5 seconds. Place two sandwiches in skillet; toast 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 6 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick), halved, 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake or baby portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo

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