EASY FRIED EGGPLANT AND MOZZARELLA

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Make and share this Easy Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CarrieQuiteContrary

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
12 -16 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place eggplant slices in a large bowl, cover with water and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let soak for 1 hour. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place beaten eggs in one bowl and breadcrumbs in another.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat; enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Sandwich 1 slice of mozzarella cheese between two slices of eggplant.
  • Dip eggplant slices in egg then in breadcrumbs.
  • Place eggplant in hot oil.
  • Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.1, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 173.2, Sodium 1098.7, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6, Protein 27.6

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