Mozzarella en Carrozza
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Mozzarella en Carrozza
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Mozzarella en carrozza is a favorite Italian appetizer. Sliced mozzarella is sandwiched between bread that has been battered and fried until golden and crisp on the outside, while warm and melty on the inside.
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Ingredients
- 8 lices white bread crust removed
- 1 pound block mozzarella sliced 1/4" thick, see notes below
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 5 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano
Instructions
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, Pecorino Romano, and parsley together and set aside.
- Lay 2 slices or enough mozzarella to cover one slice of bread, then lay another slice on top and cut in half diagonally. Repeat for a total of 8 triangles.
- Heat a large nonstick pan to medium to medium-low heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Dredge the triangles into the flour on all sides and shake off the excess.
- Beat the egg mixture one more time then soak the triangles in the egg mixture for 20 seconds, flip and soak the other side for 20 seconds
- Fry the egg battered triangles until golden on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Place the finished fried sandwiches on a wire rack or paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches and use the remaining olive oil for subsequent batches.
- The sandwiches can be kept warm in a 170f oven while waiting to finish more sandwiches or if making a big batch. Serve with lemon wedges, anchovy sauce, or marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- Traditionally mozzarella en Carrozza uses fresh mozzarella. Block mozzarella is easier to melt and stays melted longer. Use what you like!
- The oil doesn't need to be overly hot. A medium to medium-low flame will do the trick. The goal is to get the crust golden without burning and for the cheese to melt.
- A simple anchovy sauce can be prepared by chopping and heating 1 tin of anchovies with a 1/4 cup of water and a squeeze of lemon.
- Sandwiches should be eaten right away, but can easily be refried in a low heat pan to warm up if necessary.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
12.8g
(4%)
Protein
36.9g
(74%)
Fat
46.3g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
20.1g
(101%)
Cholesterol
302mg
(101%)
Sodium
1298mg
(54%)
Potassium
182mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2.7g
(5%)
Calcium
728mg
(73%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 36.9g | 74% |
| Fat | 46.3g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1g | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 1298mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
| Calcium | 728mg | 73% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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