Eggplant Croquettes

2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ tsp. pepper

Place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. Turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. The eggplant should be tender. Drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.

Combine eggplant, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.

Shape the eggplant mixture into patties. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 20 – 25 minutes, flipping them after 10 minutes.