Deep-Fried Lasagna Bites Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese has fewer calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a more affordable cheese with a similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Prepare the Rana Meat Lasagna according to package instructions; drain and cool.

Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and Italian style seasoned breadcrumbs.

Cut the lasagna into bite-sized pieces.

Coat each lasagna bite in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the lasagna bites in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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