CHEESY FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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This may be served as an appetizer with pizza sauce, or for a tasty sandwich, layer between toasted French bread slices!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds)
salt
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 loaf French bread (16-ounce)
lettuce
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
  • Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
  • Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
  • Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
  • Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
  • Split in half lengthwise; toast.
  • Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
  • Yield: 4 servings.
  • Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

Sbonelo khumalo
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. I often make it for dinner parties and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nathan Cortez (Pikanene25)
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This was my first time making fried eggplant and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamie Hatcher
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy eggplant and the cheesy filling. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Mohammad Sami
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! I love the crispy eggplant and the melted cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Ronald Mirera
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The eggplant was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Zach Koshak
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great vegetarian dish that's packed with flavor.


Virgilio Flores
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious. I often make it for dinner parties and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Murshid Sarkar
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This was my first time making fried eggplant and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tierza Fowler
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy eggplant and the cheesy filling. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Felipe Ramirez
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I served it with a side of marinara sauce and it was delicious.