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Crispy Eggplant Fritters With Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lunasea / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago Delightful, crispy balls of eggplant, Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs with a hidden treasure inside...melted smoked mozzarella. This recipe as given makes about 18-20 fritters. You might consider making more than you think you need. They go fast. Enjoy. Adapted from Bon Appétit. ... More Prep:20m Cook:90m Servings:18	Lunasea
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Ingredients

2 large eggplants (2 pounds total)

1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided

Olive oil (for brushing and frying)

2 large eggs

3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (a combination of Parmesan and Asiago cheeses works well, too)

1 1/4 cups plain dry breadcrumbs, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour

4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 20 cubes)

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Note: Feel free to play with your herb mix here. I've used thyme, oregano and basil with the Italian parsley and they all play well together. Just chop them up fine....and use fresh herbs if you possibly can.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes.

Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil.

Pat eggplant dry; arrange in single layer on prepared sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake until eggplant is tender and dry, about 1 hour. Cool slightly; chop coarsely.

Whisk 1 egg, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.

Stir in chopped eggplant (mixture will be soft).

Spread 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate.

Whisk 1 egg and flour in another bowl.

Press and shape eggplant mixture into 1 1/4 -inch-diameter balls. Press 1 piece smoked mozzarella into center of each ball, making sure eggplant mixture covers cheese.

Dip balls, 1 at a time, into egg batter; roll in breadcrumbs to coat.

Pour enough oil into large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat.

Working in batches, add balls to skillet; sauté until browned, turning often, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.

Sprinkle with salt while warm and serve.

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sparow64 1 year, 8 months ago said:
FABULOUS! Love this. Gets my high 5!

lor 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This is not good. I've been away from my computer for awhile and I come online and "BOOM", soooooo many recipes are calling to me!!! This happens to be one of them and most definitely deserves a "5" fork rating!!! Cheers!!!

turlak 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oh how I hope my eggplants turn out ok in my garden. This will be 1st on my list! I'm wondering if you could bake these? Have a great weekend and thanks for the delightful post!
~Dawn

mao65 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Vickie Dear, these look great I'm on my way to the store in a few minutes and I'm glad I checked the site first. Thanks.

misslizzi 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oh, man, lunasea! You never fail to come up with the goods! Or should I say "goodies!" These look fantastic! Where will I find the time to make all your yummies??? One recipe at a time, I guess!

peetabear 1 year, 8 months ago said:
These look wonderful... I'm going to have to plant extra eggplant this year... a five in my book dear

danadooley 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Oh Yes! Eggplant surrounding smoked mozzarella! Oh my, I've already had one swooning episode today and I feel another one coming on *shudder* ;) Gets my 5

lunasea 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Hi Turlak! You know, I've never baked these in the oven, but it might work. If you decide to bake them , let us know how they turn out. If it works out good, it'd be a nice alternative to frying.

Thanks and Smiles,
~Vickie

juliecake 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This sounds wonderful, I'm always looking for new recipes using eggplant...thanks as always for sharing!

jenniferbyrdez 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Marvelous. This sounds so awesome GF, my mouth is watering. Thank you Lunny.

wynnebaer 1 year, 8 months ago said:
What can I say that hasn't been said?..:)

chefmeow 1 year, 8 months ago said:
I agree, yumola.

cakelady 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Egg plant and fritters...what a nice combination! Looks great!

chihuahua 1 year, 8 months ago said:
OMG! Sounds so wonderful.

seh0625 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Another incredible invention.
Yummy!

jencathen 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Yummy!

c2max 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Geesh, these look great! I planted eggplant in the garden but some insects got to the leaves... what the? Insects like eggplant?!

I can still get some eggplant though and now I have another fun way to make it.

Thanks for sharing Vickie!!

- Colleen

shine 1 year, 3 months ago said:
See what I mean... I still haven't gotten to the touchdown chicken!!

Now my brain is working in a totally different direction -- how can I make these into savory cookies.

I'm so glad that I'm planning on spending the rest of my life with you -- it's going to take me that long to get through all of these recipes!

I love you
Ray

jimrug1 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Hey Vickie, I am sure not how I missed this but daumm girl, they sound awesome. I think I just found what I want to do with the rest of my eggplant......;-)~ High 5 Sweetie... Jim

mystic_river1 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Absolutely awesome!
I love eggplant and what a special way to serve this. Thanks for the recipe. JM

juels 1 year ago said:
I love eggplant and this is a great recipe! Never heard of anything like this before. Can't wait to make these! Added this to an eggplant group for ya.

gagagrits 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I love eggplant, where ever do you come up with these great ideas, I may have to make these for the playoffs this weekend.HIGH 5

pointsevenout 9 months ago said:
Made this today. A nice savory flavor. Mother doesn't like it too much because of the dark coloration. I like the recipe.

lilliancooks 9 months ago said:
Oh, I don't care what color they are! These sound like my kind of food! I'll have to try these! I love the idea of the smoked mozzarella hiding in the center!

lanabade 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Just saw this one,LOVE eggplant,grow them in our gardren,can;t wait to try these.I KNOW my family will LOVE these!THANKYOU!!

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