Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Garlic
A bright and flavorful appetizer that’s very easy to make! Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Garlic are perfect for both a casual dinner and a festive table. You can vary the filling with walnuts, herbs, or even meat. The dish looks elegant and appetizing - it’s always the first to disappear! Success guaranteed!
Updated : 06 November, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
1
Eggplant
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
Filling
100 grams
Hard cheese
2
Garlic
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Which eggplant to choose for rolls? Pick a firm, large eggplant with shiny, dark, undamaged skin and the stem intact.
Step 2
Wash the eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Cut off the stem and slice lengthwise into thin strips about 0.2-0.3 inch (0.5-0.7 cm) thick.
Step 3
To remove bitterness, sprinkle the slices with salt, place them in a colander, and let sit for 15-30 minutes. Then rinse under running water and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 4
Pour refined vegetable oil into a skillet. Fry the eggplant slices on both sides until golden brown. Place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 5
For a beautiful pattern, you can use a grill pan.
Step 6
To make the filling, prepare the ingredients listed for it.
Step 7
Grate hard cheese on a medium grater. You can use any cheese, as long as it’s flavorful.
Step 8
Peel the garlic cloves and press them through a garlic press. Combine the grated cheese, garlic, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.
Step 9
Mix well - the filling is ready.
Step 10
Spread a thin layer of filling evenly over each eggplant slice. It’s best to do this while the slices are still warm, as cooled eggplants are harder to roll.
Step 11
Roll each eggplant slice into a small roll.
Step 12
Repeat with the remaining slices. Secure the rolls with toothpicks so they hold their shape. Arrange on a plate and garnish with lettuce and fresh herbs before serving. Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Garlic are ready. Enjoy!