How to make Fried Lasagna Bites (Easy)

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive than mozzarella.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

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

lasagna noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini slices

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Egg noodles are often cheaper and can mimic the texture.

Start boiling salted water for lasagna noodles.

Brown 1 pound ground beef and 1 package of jimmy dean breakfast sausage in a pan with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt.

Cook lasagna noodles for 11 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Drain the noodles and cool them down with cold water to stop the cooking process.

In the same pan, add marinara sauce to the browned meat mixture, just enough to coat it, and let it simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.

Cool down the meat sauce in the freezer or refrigerator before assembling the lasagna bites.

Take a lasagna noodle, place a dollop of the cooled meat mixture on it, add mozzarella cheese, and roll it up tightly.

Repeat with remaining noodles and filling.

Dredge each rolled lasagna bite in all-purpose flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with blended panko breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot and fry the lasagna bites until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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