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eggplant cakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lana Bade
Goshen, NJ

we really love these year-round,easy but very good!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For eggplant cakes

  • 1 large eggplant (peeled)
  • seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 16 oz.ricotta cheese
  • oil for frying
  • 4 eggs,large
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic salt,to taste
  • 1 cup milk.
  • 1 32 ounce jar marinara sauce (any)

How To Make eggplant cakes

  • 1
    slice eggplant into 1/2 inch slices.
  • 2
    Dry eggplant on paper towels.
  • 3
    Mix 2 eggs in a bowl.
  • 4
    place breadcrumbs into a dish.
  • 5
    Heat oil for frying.
  • 6
    MIX well ricotta cheese and eggs.
  • 7
    Place about 2 tblsp. cheese mixture into middle of one eggplant slice.
  • 8
    Top with one other eggplant slice,like a sandwich.
  • 9
    Dip the eggplant sandwich into the egg-milk mixture.
  • 10
    now dip into the breadcrumbs.
  • 11
    Place each "sandwich"into the hot oil,fry on each side until golden brown.
  • 12
    DRAIN WELL ON PAPER TOWELS.
  • 13
    You can eat these now,or:
  • 14
    Place sandwiches into a casserole dish.
  • 15
    Cover all the eggplant cakes with your favorite pasta sauce.
  • 16
    Sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.
  • 17
    I also like to top with mozzerella cheese and melt on top till golden brown on the top.
  • 18
    I serve with a side of pasta and sauce

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