Eggplant Croquettes

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This recipe is one of many I have discovered to utilize the bountiful eggplant crop my garden has produced this year. The kids will even love eggplant this way!

Submitted by Kelli Charnes
Updated on September 12, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. Turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. The eggplant should be tender, cook another 2 minutes if the eggplants are not tender. Drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.

  2. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.

  3. Shape the eggplant mixture into patties. Heat oil in a large skillet. Drop eggplant patties one at a time into skillet. Fry each side of the patties until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Patties can be frozen before frying and cooked later.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
14g Fat
24g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 911mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 469mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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