Mozzarella En Carrozza
Experience the ultimate Italian comfort food with Mozzarella En Carrozza, a classic crispy, golden-fried sandwich filled with gooey, melted fresh mozzarella. This indulgent dish combines the simplicity of white bread and mozzarella with a crunchy coating of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, creating a flavor-packed delight that's perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal. The sandwich is sealed, dipped, and fried to golden perfection, ensuring every bite delivers a satisfying contrast of textures. Serve these savory delights hot and fresh, paired with marinara sauce or a crisp salad for a complete feast. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick fry, Mozzarella En Carrozza brings the authentic flavors of Italy to your table in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices White bread (crusts removed)
- 225 grams Fresh mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 150 grams Breadcrumbs
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon Fine salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the bread by slicing off the crusts if not already done. Lay the bread slices flat on a cutting board.
Cut the mozzarella cheese into slices about 0.5 cm thick. Place the mozzarella slices on four of the bread slices, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top the mozzarella-covered slices with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Press gently to seal the edges.
Pour the flour into a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and optional black pepper. Add the breadcrumbs to a third shallow dish.
Dip each sandwich first into the flour, coating all sides, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer over medium heat until it reaches 170°C (340°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully lower one or two sandwiches into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Use tongs to turn the sandwiches and remove them from the oil.
Transfer the fried sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining sandwiches.
Let the sandwiches cool slightly, then cut each into halves or quarters. Serve immediately while hot and melty.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 581.4 g | 745% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.2 g | 561% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 7223 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.1 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 116.1 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1726 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*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.
