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Tater-Dipped Eggplant

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"Eggplant is battered and breaded with instant mashed potato flakes then browned in the oven until tender. Since I tried this method, we never serve eggplant any other way."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch slices
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt butter in a shallow baking dish in the oven while it is preheating.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the egg, salt and pepper. Dip slices of eggplant into the egg mixture, then dip into the potato flakes to coat. Place the coated slices of eggplant into the hot buttered dish.
  3. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until tender, turning once after 10 minutes.

FOOTNOTE

  • This recipe can also be made in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by CONNIEOSBORNE
Tried this recipe and LOVED IT!!! I always have to make "my own variation" of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Zafira Vauxhall
Very good! My husband who "normally doesn't like eggplant" had two slices and my 8 year old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2005 by LILSPINSTER
I will never bread eggplant any other way! I KNEW potato flakes were good for something aside... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by Eagle_Heart
I tried this for supper tonight. Hubby was skeptical at the idea, but is now raving about it -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by C.H.
This was very tasty, just like fried eggplant! It's a great way to get the fried taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by METROPHOBIA
Be sure to cut the eggplant in thick slices - mine were too thin and tasted disturbingly like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2006 by COLEE3
To be honest I am not to crazy about eggplant, but I did try this recipe and change the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by SOAPSTER
This recipe is a great one to 'build' on! I modified by adding ground parmesan, Italian bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by AZFiregirl
I made these as an appetizer the other day but used zucchini instead of eggplant and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by clee
Delicious! To lower fat and calories, I used 2 Tbsp. of light margarine instead of butter. I... MORE