Mozzarella in Carrozza with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto by @viviana_pisacane

30 min

4 servings

🍞

8 slices

Sandwich bread

🧀

2 balls

Mozzarella

🍅

4 tbsp

Sun-dried tomato pesto

🥚

2

Eggs

🌾

Flour

🥖

Breadcrumbs

🫗

Frying oil

  1. Spread
    • Sun-dried tomato pesto
    • Sandwich bread

    Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto on 4 slices of sandwich bread.

  2. Add
    • Mozzarella
    • Sandwich bread

    Add the mozzarella cut into slices, then close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.

  3. Press

    Press firmly on the edges to seal the sandwiches.

  4. Coat
    • Flour
    • Eggs
    • Breadcrumbs

    Coat each sandwich in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

  5. Step
    • Eggs
    • Breadcrumbs

    For an even crispier crust, dip a second time in the eggs then the breadcrumbs.

  6. Stir
    • Frying oil

    Stir the frying oil before adding anything, so the heat is even throughout.

  7. Fry
    • Frying oil

    Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.

  8. Drain
    • Mozzarella

    Drain on paper towel and eat immediately, while the mozzarella is still melting.

Mozzarella in Carrozza with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto by @viviana_pisacane

30 min

4 servings

🍞

8 slices

Sandwich bread

🧀

2 balls

Mozzarella

🍅

4 tbsp

Sun-dried tomato pesto

🥚

2

Eggs

🌾

Flour

🥖

Breadcrumbs

🫗

Frying oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto on 4 slices of sandwich bread.

    🍅Sun-dried tomato pesto
    🍞Sandwich bread

  2. Step 2/8

    Add the mozzarella cut into slices, then close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.

    🧀Mozzarella
    🍞Sandwich bread
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  3. Step 3/8

    Press firmly on the edges to seal the sandwiches.

  4. Step 4/8

    Coat each sandwich in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

    🌾Flour
    🥚Eggs
    🥖Breadcrumbs
    🥣Shallow bowls

  5. Step 5/8

    For an even crispier crust, dip a second time in the eggs then the breadcrumbs.

    🥚Eggs
    🥖Breadcrumbs
    🥣Shallow bowls

  6. Step 6/8

    Stir the frying oil before adding anything, so the heat is even throughout.

    🫗Frying oil

  7. Step 7/8

    Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.

    🫗Frying oil
    🥢Tongs

  8. Step 8/8

    Drain on paper towel and eat immediately, while the mozzarella is still melting.

    🧻Paper towel

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Dairy, Condiment, Vegetables, Eggs, Oil

Ingredients

Sandwich bread, Mozzarella, Sun-dried tomato pesto, Eggs, Flour, Breadcrumbs, Frying oil

Notes

Eggs (beaten), Flour (amount not given), Breadcrumbs (amount not given), Frying oil (amount not given)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 280mg, Sodium: 650mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Phosphorus: 220mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180µg, Vitamin B12: 0.6µg, Vitamin K: 5µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Shallow bowls, Paper towel, Tongs

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Everyday Snack, Party Appetizer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@viviana_pisacane

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Melty, Gooey, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Umami, Cheesy, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

best eaten fresh : immediately after frying (serve hot while mozzarella is still melting), assembled uncooked sandwiches (before breading/frying) : up to 1 day (store covered in the fridge,fry just before serving)