Eggplant Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, pared and cubed
1 1/4 c. shredded sharp processed American cheese
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 c. Ritz cracker crumbs (approximately 20)
2 beaten eggs
2 Tbsp. sliced onions
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Preparation

In covered saucepan cook eggplant in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes; drain well and mash.
Stir in crumbs, cheese, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
Shape into 8 patties about 3-inches in diameter.
Cook in hot oil about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Makes 4 servings.