Description
Mozzarella en Carrozza is a classic Italian appetizer featuring slices of creamy mozzarella sandwiched between soft white bread, battered in an egg mixture, and pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining melty and delicious on the inside. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for serving with lemon wedges, anchovy sauce, or marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 8 slices white bread (crust removed)
- 1 pound block mozzarella (sliced 1/4″ thick)
Batter
- 5 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano
Coating and Frying
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, beat together the eggs, whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, Pecorino Romano, and minced parsley until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay two slices or enough mozzarella slices to cover one slice of white bread. Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich. Cut each sandwich diagonally to create two triangles, resulting in a total of eight triangles.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium to medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to warm.
- Dust with Flour: Dredge each mozzarella sandwich triangle in flour on all sides, shaking off the excess to ensure an even, light coating.
- Soak in Egg Mixture: Re-beat the egg mixture briefly, then soak each floured triangle in the egg mixture for 20 seconds on one side. Flip and soak the other side for an additional 20 seconds.
- Fry the Triangles: Carefully place the egg-battered triangles in the hot pan and fry until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until equally golden, approximately another 2 minutes. Work in batches and add the remaining olive oil as needed for frying.
- Drain and Keep Warm: Transfer the fried sandwiches onto a wire rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. If preparing a large batch, keep them warm in a 170°F oven until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve the mozzarella en carrozza warm with lemon wedges, anchovy sauce, or marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Mozzarella en Carrozza is a beloved Italian appetizer known for its crispy battered exterior and warm, melty interior.
- Use fresh mozzarella sliced about 1/4 inch thick for best melting and texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Keeping finished sandwiches warm in a low-temperature oven allows you to prepare in batches without losing crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 611 kcal
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 1298 mg
- Fat: 46.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 36.9 g
- Cholesterol: 302 mg
