Lasagna Bites Recipe | ChefDeHome.com (2024)

Lasagna Bites - deep fried crispy lasagna pieces with marinara sauce. A delicious and easy appetizer to serve for movie or game night!

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Lasagna Bites, bite size spinach lasagna pieces, seasoned, breaded and fried, served with marinara dipping sauce for delicious summer movie-time snack.

Whenever I have my friends and family coming over for weekend movie time, I always ready some easy snack options which kids and adults will equally enjoy. Since everyone loves lasagna, these bite size Italian favorites were my first choice for a very special family spending summer vacation with us.

Lasagna Bites are not so spicy yet very flavorful with crispy coating, sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and warm marinara sauce for dipping! Plus it is very easy to fry a batch for snacking anytime. Just 10 minutes prep and this delicious snack fly from kitchen to snack table!

My husband's childhood friend is visiting us with family, his wife and 2 little kids, this summer. Other than their long list of recipes from my blog that they wantme tocook... I have also received email of must-watch summer movies list. :) (best way to entertain kids during summer vacation - outings and kid's fav movies!! Isn't it?)

The hot in-demand movie list is:
1. The Jungle Book
2. Monkey Kingdom
3. Alice Through The looking Glass
4. Minions
5. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
6.Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Luckily all of these are my favorite too. Ice Age has been my favorite movie of all time! I was also so excited to read "The Jungle Book" in the list. :) I grew up watching Jungle Boy Moglie and his friend Baghera in an Indian TV serial. When recently, The Jungle Book movie came, I watched first day first show!! Loved the cast and fell in love with "The Jungle Book" again! No wonder it's kids favorite!

Whole weekend I working on delicious recipes such as these Lasagna Bites and few more.. These are going to be on my movie-night-snack-platter coming weekend and I'm so excited that I could share this recipe with you too!!

I'm all excited to spend summer with our friends and their two little angles coming next week. And can't wait to see all those wonderful movies! I would love to hear how you planning to spend vacations this summer?! Leave a comment below and share with me.

Have a wonderful week ahead! -Savita

Here are few more Movie-might Appetizers from my recipe repertoire! Cook some and enjoy!

Roasted Tomato and Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes Mexican Shrimp co*cktail Baked Popcorn Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dip

Lasagna Bites

Total Time: Prep Time: Cook Time:

Cuisine: Italian Category: Difficulty: Easy

Yields: 14-16 Lasagna Bites Serves: 5

Notes: No. of servings depends on serving size. SEE PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients

  • Lasagna Bites
  • 500 Grams Lasagna (about 20 ounce, cooked spinach lasagna, to yield 14-15 bites, refrigerated overnight)
  • 1.5 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Egg(s)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (or mix of 1/4 tsp parsley, 1/4 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 marjoram )
  • 2 Cup Breadcrumbs (preferably, panko)
  • Salt and Black Pepper
  • Canola Oil (for frying)
  • For Serving
  • Parmesan Cheese (grated, as per liking)
  • 2 Cup Marinara Sauce (homemade or store bought)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Garlic (minced)
  • Parsley (or basil, handful fresh leaves, chopped)

Directions

  • 1. Slice lasagna into 14-15 bite size pieces. You can also use package spinach lasagna. cook and then refrigerate for 20 minutes so it is easy to cut into pieces.
    Additional Notes:

    If using fresh homemade lasagna, it is best to make it night before and refrigerate overnight. This yields firm pieces which are easier to cut and fry.

  • 2. Set oil to heat in a dutch pan or deep fryer. In three medium bowls/plates, add flour, eggs, an breadcrumbs seperatly. Season breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Also season flour and eggs with generous 1/4 tsp each of salt and black peppers.
  • 3. Dredge each lasagna bite into flour, then egg wash. Shake off access and then roll in bread crumbs.
    Additional Notes:

    For faster and cleaner frying. First bread all lasgana pieces and place on a parchment lined sheet. Then fry all bites in 2-3 batches.

  • 4. Fry lasagna bites until these are golden brown and crispy from all sides; about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 5. Drain on plate lined with paper towel. Repeat for all sliced lasagna. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
  • 6. For marinara dipping sauce, heat olive oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and perfume the oil for 30 seconds. (don't let garlic burn). Add marinara sauce, half of chopped basil and let it heat through. Remove in serving bowl. Serve family-style in a big platter with sauce. Or serve family movie-style in individual cups with a few tbsp of marinara sauce at bottom of each cup. Serve and enjoy the movie!

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What appetizers go well with lasagna? ›

Appetizers With Lasagna

Bruschetta: Toasted slices of bread topped with a mixture of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. This light and flavorful appetizer is a great way to whet your guests' appetites. Caprese Salad: Fresh slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

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What not to do when making lasagna? ›

Too much between one layer and another will keep you from ever getting a perfect slice. Too little and all you'll taste is pasta. Do not put large pieces of vegetables or meat in lasagna for the same reason as above. To get a perfect lasagna, the filling should be finely sliced or even creamy.

How many layers should a lasagna have? ›

Then repeat the layers. Top the last layer of your lasagna with sauce and cheese. You can also alternate layers of sauce and ricotta cheese. Most lasagna recipes have two to three layers.

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In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, this homemade lasagna should be perfectly baked in about 50 minutes (30-40 minutes covered, 5-10 minutes uncovered).

Should I boil lasagna sheets before baking? ›

Soak the lasagne sheets in a single layer in boiling water for 5 mins. (Although the packet says no pre-cook, I find soaking improves the texture.) Drain well. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

How far in advance can you make lasagna before cooking it? ›

You can prepare lasagna up to 24 hours before baking it. To do so, follow these instructions: Assemble the lasagna in an oven-safe container and store it in the refrigerator. The temperature should be at or below 40 degrees.

What is a lasagne sandwich? ›

Imagine if you could take all of your favorite cheeses, sauce, and herbs from lasagna and put them inside perfectly toasted, thick slices of bread. That's what lasagna grilled cheese is! This sandwich has all the best lasagna filling ingredients between two crispy pieces of toast to bring lasagna to your lunchtime.

Can you serve chips with lasagne? ›

Just like at the pub – lasagna with salad and chips. The pubs have it right – nothing really goes with lasagna as well chips and salad, so I recreated it at home.

What to serve with Stouffer's lasagna? ›

Serve Stouffer's Vegetable Lasagna with a mixed salad featuring seasonal vegetables.

Is lasagne a main dish? ›

Lasagne is typically served as a main course. It is a layered pasta dish made with sheets of lasagna noodles, alternating with various ingredients such as meat sauce, bechamel sauce, and cheese.

How do you serve lasagna at a party? ›

If your Lasagna is done right, the only thing you need is a small tossed salad, or a slice of Garlic Bread with a glass of Red Merlot. A garden salad is a good accompaniment to lasagna. Since lasagna noodles are like bread, serving additional bread is too much for me.

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