Mozzarella en Carrozza

Name: Mozzarella en Carrozza
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters unseasoned dry breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 4 slices Pepperidge Farm or other firm sandwich bread, crusts removed and saved; 59 milliliters flour; 3 Tbsps finely grated Parmesan or Romano, or a blend*, plus additional for serving, if desired; 4 servings puttanesca sauce*, heated (marina sauce, preferably a bit spicy, may be substituted); 3 Tbsps milk; 113 grams fresh salted mozzarella*, coarsely chopped; 177 milliliters olive oil (not virgin)

Mozzarellan en Carrozz From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have unseasoned breadcrumbs, a blend, pepperidge farm, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Whisk egg, grated cheese, and milk together in a shallow bowl, along with salt and pepper to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

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Egg

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Put half of the mozzarella atop of each of two of the bread slices, top with the remaining bread (in other words, make two sandwiches!), and press down gently.

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Mozzarella

Bread

Cut carefully on the diagonal.

Dredge triangles in flour, dip in egg-cheese mixture, then press gently into breadcrumbs, making sure that the sandwiches are coated on all sides. (Paper plates are useful here, and keep a towel nearby, your hands are going to get a b

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Breadcrumbs

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All Purpose Flour

Dip

Egg

Let sandwiches rest for a few minutes, while you heat the oil over medium-high heat. (I used a 12” pan, and ¾ cup of oil resulted in around a ¼” depth, which is about right.)

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Test the oil, using a different reserved crust each time. When one begins to sizzle as soon as it hits the oil, slide in the sandwiches. Cook them 1 to 1 ½ minutes per side, until browned, shaking the pan a couple of time to slosh t

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Serve with tomato sauce, and topped with grated cheese, if desired.

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Tomato Sauce