St. Louis Ravioli Dip

That yummy goodness that's tucked into traditional cheese ravioli? That's exactly what this saucy, cheesy dip is, thanks to a mix of ricotta, white Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, along with McCormick® Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix. We're dipping breadsticks, garlic bread and our own version of breaded, fried ravioli into this crowd-pleasing appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• oil for frying
• ½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves
• 1 (1.37 ounce) package McCormick® Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix
• ¾ cup unseasoned bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese ravioli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For the Ravioli Dip, prepare spaghetti sauce as directed on package. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Mix cream cheese, egg and shredded cheeses in medium bowl until well blended. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture on bottom of 9-inch round cake pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce over cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Drop tablespoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top of final sauce layer.

Step 3

Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil.

Step 4

Meanwhile for the Ravioli Dippers, mix milk and egg in small bowl. Mix bread crumbs and Seasoning on a large plate. Dip ravioli into egg mixture and then coat with bread crumb mixture. Discard any remaining egg and bread crumb mixtures.

Step 5

Pour 2 inches of oil in large skillet. Heat on medium heat. Fry ravioli in batches, about 1 minute per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve ravioli dippers with Roasted Ravioli Dips