Description
Indulge in the crispy, gooey goodness of Mozzarella in Carrozza, a classic Italian dish featuring melty mozzarella cheese sandwiched between slices of bread and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the sandwiches:
- 5 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 4 slices white bread, crust removed
- 5 ounces firm fresh low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
For the coating:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (optional)
- 1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil, for frying
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If using mayonnaise: Spread onto one side of each slice of bread.
- In a shallow bowl: Whisk together eggs and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk the flour (and panko if using) with salt and pepper.
- Working with one sandwich at a time: Dip the sandwich on all sides in the egg-milk mixture. Transfer the sandwich into the flour mixture, coating to combine, transferring the sandwich to the prepared parchment-lined tray. Repeat with the other sandwich.
Divide the cheese among 2 bread slices, then top each cheese-covered bread slice with another slice of bread, creating the sandwich.
Line a small baking tray or plate with parchment paper, set aside.
Refrigerate the sandwiches for 20 minutes. Heat up the oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven. When the oil is 1-inch deep, fry the sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Cut and serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispy texture, panko bread crumbs can be added to the flour mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Use a serrated knife for clean cuts through the sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 693mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 176mg
