Name: Deep Fried Lasagna Bites (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1/2 cup Onion-diced; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 (28 ounce) can Crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can Ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese-grated; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 Eggs-beaten; 2 cups Panko bread crumbs

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Classic lasagna flavors in a fun, bite-sized, deep-fried package. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that's quick to make.

Total 1h

Serves 24

Steps 11

Ingredients 13

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Lasagna Filling
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
cup 120 mL Onion-diced
2 cloves 6 mL Garlic-minced
1 (28 ounce) can 790 g Crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can 425 g Ricotta cheese
cup 120 mL Parmesan cheese-grated
1 1 Egg
1 tsp 5 mL Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper To taste
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
2 2 Eggs-beaten
2 cups 240 g Panko bread crumbs
Frying
Vegetable oil As needed

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large skillet, brown the Ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the Onion and Garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a separate bowl, combine the Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg, Salt, and Pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the lasagna filling: Layer a spoonful of meat sauce, then a spoonful of ricotta mixture. Repeat.
Cut the assembled lasagna into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
Prepare the breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten Eggs in another, and Panko bread crumbs in a third.
Dredge each lasagna bite in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with Panko bread crumbs.
Heat Vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the lasagna bites in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.