Bacon Wrapped Eggplant Sandwiches

Genoa Salami, Provelone Cheese and Fresh Kale.
Baked between eggplant slices that are wrapped
with smoked bacon for a tasty Italian sandwich.

Ingredients:
1 eggplant
Genoa or Hard Salami
Provelone cheese, sliced
fresh kale,
fresh basil leaves
fresh tomato, sliced
sliced smoked bacon
All purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Italian breadcrumbs
Olive oil

Cut ends off eggplant and into 1/4" slices.
Arrange slices on a work surface and place
a slice of provelone cheese on each slice.
Place a slice of salami on top, then tomato
and a slice of fresh kale and fresh basil.
Make a sandwich with eggplant slices,
with salami, cheese and filling in the middle.
Dredge eggplant sandwich in flour, then egg wash
and finally in breadcrumbs to coat all over.
Wrap each eggplant sandwich with a slice of
bacon, securing it with a toothpick as needed.
Saute in a pan with olive oil or bake as desired.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for about
20 minutes, turning to brown both sides.