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Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

Name: Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs; 2 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 packages (18 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls; 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce; 24 slices fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

2 dozen

These party-ready eggplant parmesan sliders are easy for guests to grab (and are vegetarian-friendly!). The lemon-ricotta spread really adds a level of flavor to these delicious bites. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

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Ingredients

4 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
2 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil
1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 packages (18 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce
24 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant slices in eggs; coat with crumbs. In a large skillet, cook eggplant in oil in batches until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, lemon zest and kosher salt. Spread over roll bottoms. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with eggplant, marinara and mozzarella. Replace roll tops. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon parsley.
Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Serve with additional warmed marinara.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 347 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.

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