Description
Learn how to make delicious Mozzarella in Carrozza, a classic Italian fried mozzarella sandwich that is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
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
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Make sandwiches by placing mozzarella between two slices.
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in one bowl. In another bowl, combine flour, panko, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Sandwiches: Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Fry the Sandwiches: Heat oil in a skillet, fry sandwiches until golden on both sides.
- Serve: Cut sandwiches with a serrated knife and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add panko bread crumbs to the flour mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
