Eggplant Patties

The Dish Washer grew up eating these.  This was my first time to attempt to make them and they were so good.  I grew up eating Eggplant Casserole and basically this tastes like that...only fried!!  What can be bad about that??  :)

Eggplant Patties

1 medium eggplant

20 Ritz crackers

1-1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

2 slightly beaten eggs

2 Tbsp. parsley

2 Tbsp. green onion

garlic powder to taste

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Peel eggplant, chop, cook, drain and mash.  Combine all other ingredients except cooking oil.  Shape into 3 inch patties and cook in oil over medium heat, 3 minutes on each side.