Sausage Eggplant Sandwich Recipe
Italian sausage patty, breaded eggplant, sauteed peppers and onions, mozzarella cheese on a tuscan roll.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Sausage Patty
Breaded Eggplant
Sauteed Peppers and Onions
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Sausage Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
In a bowl, mix the Italian sausage with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and browned.
Breaded Eggplant Preparation
- 4
Slice the Eggplant
Cut the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 5
Bread the Eggplant
Dredge each slice in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 6
Fry the Eggplant
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Sauteed Peppers and Onions Preparation
- 7
Chop the Vegetables
Slice the bell pepper and onion into thin strips.
- 8
Sandwich Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the Tuscan rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer the cooked sausage patty, followed by the crispy eggplant, sautéed peppers and onions, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Melt the Cheese
Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven, place the top half of the roll on, slice in half if desired, and enjoy your Sausage Eggplant Sandwich!
