Fried Cheese Ravioli

Name: Fried Cheese Ravioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli; 2 eggs; 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 3 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 cup canola oil, divided; Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional; 1 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

Be sure to make enough of these crispy, coated ravioli. They're bound to be the hit of your party. The golden-brown pillows are easy to pick up and dip in tomatoey sauce. —Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
2 eggs
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup canola oil, divided
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
1 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

Directions

Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and basil. Dip ravioli in eggs, then in bread crumb mixture.
In a large skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry ravioli in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels. Halfway through frying, replace the oil; wipe out skillet with paper towels if necessary.
Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 37 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Fried Cheese Ravioli in Country Woman December/January 2009

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kdampier

Jan 7, 2012

It might have been considered low fat because it has less than 1g. per ravioli. When I submitted the recipe, it was not under a low fat category.
Ma-D

Dec 7, 2010

Awesome... who cares if it's fried and has cheese. Fantastic APPETIZER, PEOPLE LOVE IT, EASY TO MAKE, TASTE GREAT! GREAT REVIEWS FROM ALL
katejudy311

Nov 3, 2009

These were delicious and for others out there watching their calories, the nutritional information is listed above. if you feel this isn't an appropriate recipe for your diet, then so be it. But you don't need to make such negative comments, keep them to yourself. Didn't your mother ever teach you manners? Thanks for a great recipe!
cen06451

Oct 14, 2009

I didn't make this, but how can this possibly be in the category of "Low Fat" recipes? Does anyone review these before they get categorized? Fried cheese is not a low fat item.