eggplant croquettes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. the eggplant should be tender, cook another 2 minutes if the eggplants are not tender. drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.
• combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. mix well.
• shape the eggplant mixture into patties. heat oil in a large skillet. drop eggplant patties one at a time into skillet. fry each side of the patties until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side. patties can be frozen before frying and cooked later.