Description
Mozzarella in Carrozza is a classic Italian dish featuring fried mozzarella sandwiches that are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a delicious 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)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For Frying:
- 1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil
Instructions
- If using mayonnaise, spread onto one side of each slice of bread. Divide the cheese among 2 bread slices, then top each cheese-covered bread slice with another slice of bread, creating the sandwich.
- 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.
- Line a small baking tray or plate with parchment paper, set aside. 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 this process with the other sandwich, transferring it to the same parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate the sandwiches for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, heat up the oil in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven. You want the oil to be 1-inch deep.
- Using a spatula transfer the sandwiches into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 2 minutes on one side. Flip the sandwiches over and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board. To get a clean and even cut, use a serrated knife to cut through the sandwiches. Start cutting until you reach the cheese center. Flip the sandwich over and cut again, stopping before you cut through the cheese in the center. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
