Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 cup chopped green onion
  • 12 cup chopped green peppers or 12 cup red pepper
  • 12 cup grated colby cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 12 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method

  • Brush both sides of eggplant slices with lemon juice.
  • Melt butter in large frying pan or skillet.
  • Saute 3-4 minutes, turning once.
  • Keep firm.
  • Add butter as needed, and remove from heat.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixer or food processor, mix the onions, cheese, basil, black pepper and cheese to make the topping.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.
  • Top half of the eggplant slices with about 2 tablespoons of filling, then top with another slice of eggplant (an eggplant cookie if you will)!
  • Dip each into egg/milk and saute for 2-3 minutes until golden.