Crispy Eggplant Fritters With Smoked Mozzarella
From peetabear 15 years agoIngredients
- • 2 large eggplants (2 pounds total) shopping list
- • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided shopping list
- • olive oil (for brushing and frying) shopping list
- • 2 large eggs shopping list
- • 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese shopping list
- • 1 1/4 cups plain dry breadcrumbs, divided***** shopping list
- • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley shopping list
- • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme shopping list
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper shopping list
- • 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour shopping list
- • 4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese,* cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 20 cubes) shopping list
- ****** for gluten Free .... gluten Free bread crumbs shopping list
- and substitute your favorite gluten Free flour Blend for the 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons of regular flour.. shopping list
How to make it
- 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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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.......
crabhappychick in Pittsburgh loved it -
Mmmm I bet these are so good. The picture looks yummy.
jett2whit in Union City loved it -
Great picture, wonderful recipe!! Wonderful.
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