Fried Mozzarella Cheese Italian Sandwich Recipe (6 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) Sandwiches Italian High Protein Lunch Vegetarian Budget Dinner

Never heard of Mozzarella in Carrozza? Mozzarella in Carrozza (mozzarella in a carriage) is basically an Italian grilled cheese sandwich – or the closest you'll get to one. And the Italian sandwich is incredibly delicious. Melted mozzarella cheese oozes from crispy bread that's fried in a breadcrumb crust.

This is a favorite in Italy, and we can understand why. We think you should serve this for sandwich night as soon as possible! To make this Italian sandwich recipe you will need eggs, garlic, panko, sandwich bread, mozzarella cheese and olive oil to fry the sandwich in. This high-protein cheese sandwich recipe is sure to please adults and kids! (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Serve this crunchy, cheesy sandwich for lunch or for dinner with a caprese salad, spring mix salad, garden salad or Caesar salad. Dip the cheesy sandwich in a side of fresh basil pesto. Yum! Or add slices of vine-ripened tomatoes and/or fresh basil leaves to this Italian recipe.

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 to 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 eggs 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup panko or breadcrumbs
• 8 slices sandwich bread, crusts cut off
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into slices
• olive oil, for frying

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the eggs and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Beat well.
2. Put the panko in another bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Top four slices of the bread with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining bread. Press the sandwiches gently. (Use your favorite bread to make this sandwich.)
4. Heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Dip the sandwiches in the egg to fully cover both sides and then into the panko. 
6. Fry each sandwich until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels. Serve. 

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