Oven-Fried Eggplant Cutlets

donnie27's Note:

I can't remember where I found this recipe, but it is the only way my family likes eggplant...even the grandkids like it, and that's a miracle! I suggest adding different types of cheeses to the breading if you like because the cheese gives a lot of flavor and crispiness.Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese also works well. I also usually double the recipe for a large eggplant.The amount of garlic is also a personal preference.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic
• 6 tablespoons sharp romano cheese, grated or 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 medium size eggplant , unpeeled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to very hot (450 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray or wipe lightly with cooking oil.
3. Blend mayonnaise, water, lemon juice, and garlic in a shallow dish.
4. Combine cheese and breadcrumbs in another dish.
5. Trim and discard ends of eggplant.
6. Cut the eggplant horizontally into 3/4 inch slices.
7. Dip each slice into the mayo mixture to coat both sides.
8. Press both sides into the crumb mixture, pressing to adhere the breading.
9. Arrange each crumb coated slice on the baking sheet.
10. Place the pan on the bottom shelf of the oven; bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
11. Turn slices with a spatula and bake another 5 minutes (or more if needed) until the coating is crisp and the eggplant slices are tender.

Reviews

[HotPepperRosemaryJelly]

Hi there! I love eggplant. I make it the old Italian way, cuz that is the way I was taught to make it by a lovely lady who has passed away...It is very delicious, but yours sounds most interesting and less fattening and less mess! I will give it a go when my eggplants are ready this summer! I always set my egg plant slices on the counter and salt them on each side to take out the bitterness. Less sharpness in taste. That is the old Italian way! Just a suggestion I thought you might want to try! :) Thank you for the recipe! Jelly!

[Merlot]

We loved these! Very flavorful and easy to prepare. Even my husband who says he doesn't like eggplant said he loved this recipe. I can't wait to make them again. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Donnie27.

[A Good Thing]

This was a tasty eggplant dish; every similar to one I have on Zaar. I think the suggestion to salt them and let them sit for a while is a good one. I'll try that next time. Made for Pick A Chef, 2010. Thanks for posting.