eggplant Croquettes

Havent tried this, but looked "different"...Gonna try this weekend I think...will let ya know how they turn out...



Eggplant Croquettes


INGREDIENTS:
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
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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DIRECTIONS:
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.

Re: eggplant Croquettes

FINALLY got around to making these tonight. They came out great. A very different idea, and cheap to make since eggplant is so cheap in the summer.
I made them and served them with about 1/2 cup of pasta with a butter garlic sauce. Everyone who ate it loved it.

Re: eggplant Croquettes

Oooh, that sounds good! I'll have to try it. Thanks!

Re: eggplant Croquettes

that sounds so good

Re: eggplant Croquettes

This sounds soooo good. DH loves eggplant, especially if it's wrapped with loads of breadcrumbs!