Ham-Stuffed Eggplants

Name: Ham-Stuffed Eggplants
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; 1 large onion; 100g finely diced cured ham; 1 tub cream cheese; Extra virgin olive oil

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Today I'm making ham-stuffed eggplants, the kind of comfort dish I always want to repeat: simple, creamy, and made with just a few ingredients. Soft sautéed onion and cream cheese melt into the tender eggplant flesh and diced ham to make a rich, flavorful filling without any fuss.

If you're looking for ham and cheese stuffed eggplants, here I use the microwave to cook the eggplant halves while prepping the filling in the skillet. That way, I can multitask and have them ready in just 35 minutes. These amounts make two servings, perfect for lunch or a dinner you can easily prepare ahead of time.

To switch up the filling, I recommend my stuffed eggplants with spinach and ham and my baked eggplants with leek and ham, two great ways to keep cooking this vegetable.

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients

2 medium eggplants
1 large onion
100g finely diced cured ham
1 tub cream cheese
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

1Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, score the flesh lightly in a crosshatch pattern, and sprinkle with salt so they sweat out any bitterness (leave them for 5 minutes). After that, pat dry the released moisture with paper towels.
2Next, place them on a plate and microwave on high power for about 12-15 minutes.
3Add olive oil to a skillet and sauté the chopped onion gently until it begins to turn golden.
4Carefully take the eggplants out of the microwave and scoop out the flesh using a spoon.
5Chop the eggplant flesh finely, add it to the skillet, and cook together for a couple of minutes.
6Add the diced ham, which will provide all the saltiness this dish needs, and stir well.
7Add the cream cheese and let it melt into the mixture as it cooks.
8Once the cheese is completely melted and smoothly combined, turn off the heat and fill the eggplant halves.

Tips and tricks

BATCH COOKING

Keeps perfectly in the fridge for 2-3 days

You can freeze this dish

Frequently asked questions

How long do ham-stuffed eggplants keep in the fridge?

You can keep them in the fridge for 2-3 days in a tightly sealed container. When reheating, make sure the filling is heated thoroughly all the way to the center.

Can ham and cheese stuffed eggplants be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze them once they have cooled down completely, ideally in individual portions using freezer-safe containers. Thaw them in the fridge before reheating; the filling texture may change slightly.

Can I replace the cream cheese with a different cheese?

Yes, you can use another plain spreadable cheese. I recommend choosing one with a creamy texture so it blends nicely with the eggplant and onion; keep in mind the flavor will vary depending on the cheese you use.