Recipe

Crispy Eggplant Fritters With Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Peetabear / All my dishes 8 months, 2 weeks ago I am always looking for recipes that use eggplant... I grow my own in the summer and some years I get over run with it... this recipe I just found so I have not tried it but it looks good...this is an easy recipe to convert to Gluten Free... and I l... More Prep:25m Cook:4m Servings:20	Peetabear
	fritters fried eggplant smoked mozzarella

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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

• 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)

****** for Gluten Free .... Gluten Free bread crumbs

and substitute your favorite Gluten Free Flour Blend for the 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons of regular flour..

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 and serve.

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Comments

crabhappychick 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Love eggplant! These would be easy to make gf by just using gf breadcrumbs....will save this one for summer! Now I just have to remember.......

jett2whit 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Mmmm I bet these are so good. The picture looks yummy.

notyourmomma 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Great picture, wonderful recipe!! Wonderful.

gagagrits 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
What an easy recipe, and just bursting with flavor, love that eggplant!

juels 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Love eggplant and this recipe sounds so good with that smoked mozzarella filling! High 5 from me!

mrsc543 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
I don't know how I missed this one since I'm an eggplant lover, too! Saved and I will be making it soon. Five from me.

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