Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Smoked Mozzarella

Name: Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps all purpose flour; 296 milliliters plain dry breadcrumbs, divided; 2 larges eggplants (2 pounds total); 2 larges eggs; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 0 teaspoons ground black pepper; 113 grams smoked mozzarella cheese,* cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 20 cubes); 20 servings Olive oil (for brushing and frying); 177 milliliters finely grated Parmesan cheese; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 teaspoons salt, divided

Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Smoked Mozzarella might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 203 calories, 5g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 20. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. If you have parsley, olive oil, eggplants, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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Eggplant

Place on layers of paper towels.

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Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes.

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Salt

Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil. Pat eggplant dry; arrange in single layer on prepared sheets.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

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Brush lightly with oil.

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Cooking Oil

Bake until eggplant is tender and dry, about 1 hour. Cool slightly; chop coarsely.

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Eggplant

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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).

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Grated Parmesan Cheese

Breadcrumbs

Eggplant

Parsley

Pepper

Thyme

Salt

Egg

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Spread 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate.

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Breadcrumbs

Spread

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.

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Breadcrumbs

Mozzarella

Eggplant

Cheese

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Roll

Dip

Egg

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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.

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Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon