Watch me make Fried stuffed shells

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella lowers calories while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

large pasta shells

🥗Healthier: whole wheat shells

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat shells add fiber, while elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

Melt garlic butter in a pan.

Add real crab meat to the pan and season with creole seasoning and New Orleans seasoning.

In a bowl, mix spinach, artichoke, cream cheese, and garlic spreadable sauce.

Add parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the mixture.

Stuff each large pasta shell with the cheese and crab mixture, ensuring they are filled generously.

Prepare an egg wash by beating eggs in a bowl.

Dredge each stuffed shell in the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.

Carefully drop the stuffed shells into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Remove the shells from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

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