Easy Fried Eggplant And Mozzarella

Name: Easy Fried Eggplant And Mozzarella
Ingredients: 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)

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

1

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.
2

Place beaten eggs in one bowl and breadcrumbs in another.
3

Heat oil over medium high heat; enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
4

Sandwich 1 slice of mozzarella cheese between two slices of eggplant.
5

Dip eggplant slices in egg then in breadcrumbs.
6

Place eggplant in hot oil.
7

Fry 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
8

Drain on paper towels.