Gross Grub - Fried Gremlin Ears

Description:
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Ingredients:
9 oz pkg cheese filled tortellini
green food coloring
1 egg beaten
1/4 milk
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
cooking oil for frying
spaghetti sauce for dipping


Directions:
Cook Tortellini according to pkg directions; drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water, drain again. If desired, fill large bowl with cold water add several drops of green food coloring. Add cooked tortellini. Let stand for 15/20 minutes. Drain well.

In a large bowl combine egg and milk. Add tortellini, toss to gently to coat. In a plastic bag combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese Using a slotted spoon, transfer tortellini, about one fourth at a time to crumb mixture, toss to coat.

Fry tortellini about 12 at a time, in a deep hot oil about one minute or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Transfer to a baking sheet or oven proof platter and keep warm in a 300º oven while frying remaining tortellini.

Serve warm. If desired with spaghetti sauce. Make about 78 ears.