Classic Mozzarella in Carozza
Indulge in the ultimate Italian comfort food with this Classic Mozzarella in Carrozza recipe—a golden, crispy delight filled with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly paired with marinara or tomato sauce, this fried mozzarella sandwich is the epitome of Italian home cooking. Simple white bread serves as the base, encasing tender slices of mozzarella, while a triple-coating process of flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs creates an irresistibly crunchy exterior. In just 30 minutes, you can transform everyday ingredients into a decadent snack or appetizer that’s perfect for casual gatherings or gourmet indulgence. Serve these crave-worthy, cheese-filled bites hot and fresh to excite your taste buds with every gooey, savory bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices White bread (crusts removed)
- 3 Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Olive oil (or vegetable oil for frying)
Instructions
Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin pieces, ensuring they are small enough to fit within the bread slices without spilling out.
Lay out the bread slices and distribute the mozzarella slices evenly onto 4 pieces of bread. Cover each with the remaining 4 slices of bread to create sandwiches. Press the edges together gently.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one for the all-purpose flour, one for the breadcrumbs, and a third for the eggs and milk. In the third dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Dip each sandwich first into the flour, ensuring all sides are lightly coated. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, making sure it's fully saturated, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the breadcrumbs adhere well.
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately and float to the surface.
Carefully place the sandwiches into the hot oil (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan). Fry each sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the fried sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as marinara or a simple tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 583.8 g | 748% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.0 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 724 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 7711 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 127.4 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 2286 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
