eggplant cakes

(1 RATING)
62 Pinches
Goshen, NJ
Updated on Mar 9, 2010

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

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 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

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

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