EGGPLANT PARMESAN SLIDERS

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These party-ready eggplant parmesan sliders are easy for guests to grab (and are vegetarian-friendly!). The lemon-ricotta spread really adds a level of flavor to these delicious bites. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
2 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil
1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 packages (18 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce
24 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant slices in eggs; coat with crumbs. In a large skillet, cook eggplant in oil in batches until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, mix ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, lemon zest and kosher salt. Spread over roll bottoms. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with eggplant, marinara and mozzarella. Replace roll tops. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon parsley., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Serve with additional warmed marinara.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Jahanzaib Saleem
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the sliders were delicious. However, I thought they were a bit too oily.


Ali Raza Awan
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These sliders were a lot of work to make, but they were definitely worth it! They were so delicious.


Sunny zaib
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The sliders were good, but I thought they were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Deandra Henry
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some more detailed instructions.


Bulalang Ailyn
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These sliders were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Sadam Hussein
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I made these sliders with gluten-free bread and they were still delicious! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone with gluten sensitivities.


ammar.mohsen mohammed
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These sliders were a bit messy to eat, but they were worth it! The flavors were amazing.


Antigua Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these sliders were amazing! I would definitely make them again.


Danish khan ff
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These sliders were delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Abdulmalik Hafiz
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The recipe was easy to follow and the sliders turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Beth Alexander
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I made these sliders for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


After Care
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Loved the sliders! They are a great appetizer or main course.


Cameron Robbins
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These eggplant parmesan sliders were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so delicious. I especially loved the crispy eggplant and the melted cheese.