Eggplant Croquettes

Cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and onion are mixed in with the cooked eggplant and formed into patties. A few minutes in hot oil and you have your croquettes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.

Step 3

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.