Fried Ravioli, a Great Make-Ahead Appetizer

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      As you may have figured out by now, I love things that can be made ahead.  It just makes life so much easier.  I especially love make-ahead dishes when I'm entertaining.  That way I can actually enjoy the party myself and I don't get stressed out.

     This fried ravioli is a great make-ahead recipe.  It freezes beautifully and when you want to serve it, you just take it straight from the freezer and reheat it on a cookie sheet in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.  With the holidays coming up before we know it, I like to have a bunch of these in my freezer, so then anytime I need an appetizer, I've got something on hand.

     If you want to make this recipe ahead, the best way to freeze the ravioli is to lay it all out on a cookie sheet and put it in the freezer.  Once it's frozen, transfer the ravioli to a zip-loc bag and put back in the freezer.  By doing it this way, they don't stick together.

Fried Ravioli



• 1 package refrigerated ravioli (I like to use cheese, but you could use any variety you like)
• 2 eggs
• a splash of water
• about 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• olive oil
• marinara sauce

Lightly beat the eggs with a little splash of water in a shallow dish.  Add about a cup of bread crumbs to another shallow dish.  Then set up a little assembly line with the ravioli, eggs, breadcrumbs and a plate.

Dip the ravioli in the eggs and then coat with the breadcrumbs.  Set aside on the plate.

Heat about 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.  Once the oil is hot, start cooking the ravioli in batches (you don't want to crowd the pan).  Cook for about 2 minutes per side or until browned.  Add more oil to the pan between batches as needed.

If making for later, place cooked ravioli in a single layer on a cookie sheet.

Eat immediately, or freeze on cookie sheet and then transfer to a zip-loc bag.  Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until hot. 

Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

ENJOY!


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