Tortellini Tapas With Spicy Ranch Dip Recipe

Name: Tortellini Tapas With Spicy Ranch Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini; 1 (24 ounce) bottle peppercorn ranch dressing, divided; 1 -2 tablespoon onion powder; 1 -2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 large eggs; 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs; 3/4 - 1 cup mild chunky salsa; 3/4 - 1 cup chpd fresh cilantro; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying; Garnish; fresh cilantro stem

Servings: persons

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 (24 ounce) bottle peppercorn ranch dressing, divided
1 -2 tablespoon onion powder
1 -2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large eggs
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
3/4 - 1 cup mild chunky salsa
3/4 - 1 cup chpd fresh cilantro
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Garnish
fresh cilantro stem

1
Cook tortellini according to pkg directions; drain and cool.
2
Whisk together 2 cups dressing, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large bowl until blended.
3
Add tortellini, and let stand 10 minutes.
4
Drain & dredge in breadcrumbs; place on baking sheet.
5
Chill at least 1 hour.
6
Stir together remaining dressing, salsa and cilantro; chill.
7
Pour oil into a Dutch oven; heat to 375u00b0F.
8
Fry tortellini, in batches, until golden brown.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Serve with dip; garnish, if desired.
11
NOTE: To make ahead, fry tortellini according to directions; drain and place on baking sheet. Keep warm in 200F oven for 2 hours.

1571

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, 1 (24 ounce) bottle peppercorn ranch dressing, divided, 1 -2 tablespoon onion powder, 1 -2 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Tapas With Spicy Ranch Dip falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tortellini Tapas With Spicy Ranch Dip

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