Mozzarella in Carrozza

Name: Mozzarella in Carrozza
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 12 slices whole-wheat bread; 8 larges eggs; 473 milliliters (about) all-purpose flour; 18 larges 18 fresh large basil leaves; 680 grams thinly sliced smoked mozzarella; 12 servings Olive oil, for deep frying; 237 milliliters purchased pesto; 1 teaspoon salt

Mozzarellan in Carrozza might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 23g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 475 calories. A mixture of pepper, mozzarella, purchased pesto, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 18 minutes. Mozzarellan in Carrozza (Fried Mozzarella Sandwich) with Blueberry Balsamic Jam, Neapolitan “Mozzarellan in Carrozza” {Mozzarella Stuffed French Toast}, and Mozzarellan in Carrozza are very similar to this recipe.

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Divide half of the cheese equally among 6 bread slices. Top with the basil leaves then the remaining cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices, pressing gently, to form 6 sandwiches.

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Fresh Basil

Cheese

Bread

Whisk the eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well blended and frothy.

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Salt And Pepper

Egg

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Whisk

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Place the flour in a medium bowl.

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All Purpose Flour

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Add enough oil to a heavy large frying pan to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Heat the oil over medium heat. Dredge the sandwiches in the flour to coat lightly, then dredge them in the egg mixture to coat completely and place in the hot oil. Cook until the cheese melts and the sandwiches are golden, about 3 minutes per side.

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Cheese

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Cut the sandwiches into triangles.

Transfer the sandwiches to a platter and serve with the pesto.

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Pesto