Fallen Souffle

When I was growing up my family would have appetizer night, it was usually on a Friday, we would either sit on the floor and eat off the coffee table or eat at the nice dining room table that we saved for only “special occasions.” My Dad would make Shirley Temples for my sister and me, and we would all just sit around and eat junk while watching TV or chatting. I loved appetizer night as a kid, and I love that Evan and I do it now.

We try to limit appetizer night to every other month or so because the menu usually consists of mozzarella sticks, bagel bites, pizza rolls, chicken tenders and toasted ravioli. I can’t remember what got my husband started on toasted ravioli but it has become one of his favorite treats.

They are pretty easy to make, as I cheat and use frozen ravioli. Once the ravioli are boiled for about 3 minutes, drain them on a paper towel. I usually only make half a bag for the two of us. Beat up an egg in one bowl, and in another sprinkle in Italian bread crumbs. In a dutch oven, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium high heat. Coat the ravioli in the egg and then dredge in the bread crumbs. It is a lot easier if you do them all at once because these guys take no time to fry. Once the oil is heated drop the ravioli in batches, making sure they have enough room to move around. Flip once and allow to fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dunk in marinara sauce and you have an easy appetizer or dinner!

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