Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Smoked Mozzarella

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
• 4 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggplants (2 pounds total)
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• Olive oil
• ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 ¼ cups plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes. Brush 2 large baking sheets with oil. Pat eggplant dry; arrange in single layer on prepared sheets. Brush lightly with oil. Bake until e...

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