Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) Recipe

Name: Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds); salt; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 loaf French bread (16-ounce); lettuce; 1 tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

1
Peel eggplant, and cut lengthwise into eight 1/4-inch slices.
2
Sprinkle both sides of slices with salt; allow to sit 30 minutes.
3
Rinse eggplant slices and pat both sides dry.
4
Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
5
Place slice of cheese between 2 slices of eggplant, trimming cheese to fit.
6
Dip eggplant-cheese sandwich in egg, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
7
Fry in hot oil until golden brown, cooking a few slices at a time.
8
Cut French bread into 5 to 6-inch portions (to fit length of eggplant).
9
Split in half lengthwise; toast.
10
Place lettuce and tomato on 4 slices of French bread; top with eggplant and remaining bread slices.
11
Note: Fried eggplant slices may be served as a side dish or quartered and served as an appetizer with commercial (or homemade!) pizza sauce.

506

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds), salt, 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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