Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella

Submitted by Chef #1149251

"Found this recipe on another site and plan to make it this week. My Honey loves eggplant so this variation should be good!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Ingredients

• 1 eggplant (thinly sliced)
• coarse salt
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
• basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• oil (for frying)

directions

1. Directions:

2. Sprinkle the salt onto the eggplants slices and let rest for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse the salt from the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
4. Form sandwiches out of 2 slices of eggplant with a slice of mozzarella and a basil leaf in the middle.
5. Dredge the eggplant sandwiches in the flour.
6. Dip them into the egg and then in the bread crumbs to coat.
7. Fry in oil until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes each.
8. Cut into four and serve with a tasty tomato sauce.

Reviews

[SoupFreak]

I seasoned the breadcrumbs big time w/salt & pepper, grated parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano. Definitely needed it.