MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA (FRIED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES)
This Italian snack is essentially a mozzarella stick in sandwich form: Mozzarella cheese tucked inside plush bread, crusted with bread crumbs (use panko for extra crunch) and fried. In parts of Italy, you might also find anchovies, 'nduja or prosciutto in it, or marinara sauce or pesto served alongside for dipping. But gooey cheese in every bite? That's guaranteed: According to the food writer Emiko Davies, it's called mozzarella en carrozza, or mozzarella in carriage, because the strands of melted mozzarella that pull from the sandwich resemble the reins of a horse and carriage. For best results, skip the fresh mozzarella and look for low-moisture mozzarella - the kind found sealed in plastic without liquid in your supermarket's dairy section. And try to set out your ingredients just before you begin: It'll help the process go more smoothly.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories lunch, weekday, sandwiches, appetizer, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, then beat in the garlic, season with salt and pepper and beat again to combine. In another shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Top 4 slices of white bread with a single mozzarella slice apiece, and trim the cheese as needed to avoid overhang. Top with the remaining 4 slices of white bread and press down gently.
- Dip both sides and all the edges of a sandwich in the egg to coat fully, followed by the bread crumbs. Place on a large plate and transfer to the refrigerator to firm up while you continue to work, then repeat with the other sandwiches.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch olive oil over medium heat. See if the oil is ready by dropping a few bread crumbs in; they should bubble gently. Working in batches as needed, fry each sandwich, turning once with a slotted spatula or a fork, until the outsides and edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt, halve diagonally, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 962, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1250 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Yvonne Day
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sandwiches are crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Salin Sapkota
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used fresh mozzarella and it made all the difference. The sandwiches were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
Jamez Coolster
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mozzarella, but I loved this recipe! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahsan Hussain
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Engr val Clint
[email protected]I've never had mozzarella in carrozza before, but I'm glad I tried it! The sandwiches were crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Laxmi Xettri
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fried food, but I made an exception for this recipe and I'm glad I did! The sandwiches were crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ZaiB Malik
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used provolone cheese instead of mozzarella and it turned out great. The sandwiches were crispy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Gideon Sopuru
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sandwiches are crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Md Sahabuddin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used fresh mozzarella and it made all the difference. The sandwiches were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
Sufyan Abid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mozzarella, but I loved this recipe! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
DARIUS MCDONALD
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Papa_Nilo Travel Vlogs
[email protected]I've never had mozzarella in carrozza before, but I'm glad I tried it! The sandwiches were crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Baigid Mia
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fried food, but I made an exception for this recipe and I'm glad I did! The sandwiches were crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Demon Princess
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used provolone cheese instead of mozzarella and it turned out great. The sandwiches were crispy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasnain Shah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sandwiches are crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Kamaljit Singh
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used fresh mozzarella and it made all the difference. The sandwiches were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.
Amber Nicole
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mozzarella, but I loved this recipe! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey.
Zainmalik Zainmalik
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and turned out great.
Sangam jung Majhi
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The mozzarella was gooey and melted perfectly, and the bread was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.