Veal Cutlet Combo Hero Recipe
with Fried Eggplant, Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prep the Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Fry the Eggplant
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dredge the eggplant slices in flour, then fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Cook the Veal Cutlets
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and cook the veal cutlets over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Assemble the Hero
On each hero roll, layer the fried eggplant, veal cutlet, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese. Top with warm tomato sauce.
- 5
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled heroes under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
