Louisiana Mashed Eggplant Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, peeled, small cubes
1 1/4 cups Ritz cracker crumbs
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

In a 2 quart saucepan heat water.
Peel and cube eggplant.
Drop into boiling water. Cover and cook until tender.
While eggplant is cooking, mix all ingredients except lemon juice and shortening in a bowl.
Drain eggplant and mash with fork or beaters.
Add lemon juice.
Add eggplant lemon juice mixture to bowl mixture.
Heat shortening or oil in large frying pan.
Form 8 patties Fry until brown on both sides.