Mozarella In Carozza (Fried Cheese Sandwiches) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 x white bread slices
- 6 slc mozzarella cheese
- 1 c. lowfat milk, (approximately)
- Â Â flour, for dredging
- 2 x Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 sm garlic clove, crushed
- 1 x 2 ounce. can anchovies, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, optional
Directions
- Trim the crusts of the bread. Cut the cheese into pcs slightly smaller than the bread. Place the cheese on 6 slices of the bread. There should be a margin of no more than 1/8". Cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread and dip the sandwiches into the lowfat milk, dredge them with flour and coat them with beaten egg. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is quite warm, brown the sandwiches in it till golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and transfer to a heated platter. Add in the butter to the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
- Quickly swirl in the garlic, then the anchovies and stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute. Add in the lemon juice, blend well and pour the sauce over the fried sandwiches. Serve immediately.
- Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 97g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 272 | |
| Calories from Fat 230 | 85% |
| Total Fat 26.0g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 6.61g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium 137mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 2.79g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.35g | 2% |
| Protein 7.5g | 12% |
