Name: Eggplant Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Medium eggplants, peeled and cubed - 2; Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - 1 cup; Italian seasoned bread crumbs - 1 cup; Eggs, beaten - 2; Dried parsley - 2 tablespoons; Chopped onion - 2 tablespoons; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; Vegetable oil for frying - 1 cup; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Eggplant Croquettes

1. Medium eggplants, peeled and cubed 2

2. Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup

3. Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup

4. Eggs, beaten 2

5. Dried parsley 2 tablespoons

6. Chopped onion 2 tablespoons

7. Garlic, minced 1 clove

8. Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup

9. Salt 1 teaspoon

10. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Eggplant Croquettes

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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.