Mozzarella in Carrozza

11 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 3 to 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • Salt, preferably kosher
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover 2 slices of the bread with the mozzarella slices, and top with the other 2 slices of bread.
  2. 2
    Carefully slice the sandwiches in half diagonally.
  3. 3
    On a large piece of wax paper, place the flour on one side, and the breadcrumbs on the other.
  4. 4
    In a shallow bowl, mix together the egg, Pecorino, milk, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Dredge the sandwich triangles in the flour, and shake off any excess.
  6. 6
    Then dip them into the egg mixture, making sure that the sides are dampened also.
  7. 7
    Then coat them in the breadcrumbs, coating the sides as well.
  8. 8
    Let the triangles rest for 5 to 10 minutes, to let the breadcrumbs adhere well.
  9. 9
    Heat a medium-size frying pan (large enough to hold all the triangles) over medium-high heat.
  10. 10
    Add oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
  11. 11
    When the oil is hot (test by putting a comer of one of the triangles into the oilit should sizzle immediately), add the triangles and fry until the bread has browned, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  12. 12
    Turn to the other side and fry for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  13. 13
    Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  14. 14
    Serve immediately, with marinara sauce.

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