Description
My sister makes this delicious appetizer for many of our parties and family get togethers. They may be made ahead of time and warmed up on a pizza tray just before serving. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup cornflake crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- dried parsley, to taste
- oil for deep frying
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse under cool water
- and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large resealable plastic bag
- combine bread crumbs
- cornflake crumbs
- salt
- pepper
- and parsley.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet over medium heat. In small batches
- dip the tortellini in egg
- and place in resealable bag. Shake to coat
- and set aside on a plate until the oil is hot.
- In batches
- deep fry breaded tortellini until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6