Polpettine di Melanzane al Forno (Italian Baked Eggplant and Parmesan Bites)

Description

When eggplants are in season we make these yummy eggplant balls a lot. They are made with baked eggplant, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and I add mint for extra taste! Feel free to experiment with other cheeses.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon mint, thinly sliced, or more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4

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