Recipe Overview
Golden, crisp, and creamy, this Mozzarella in Carrozza brings together rustic Tuscan bread, fresh mozzarella, a small anchovy accent, and a light breaded crust. It is best served hot from the pan, when the cheese is molten and the exterior is delicately crisp.
Chef Notes
Chilling the breaded sandwich before frying helps the crust stay attached and keeps the mozzarella from leaking too quickly. Keep the oil at medium heat so the bread turns golden while the cheese melts inside.
Connected Experience
This appetizer is excellent for a tasting menu, wine reception, or antipasti station. The recipe is connected to inventory quantities and scalable for small events.
Ingredients
Base recipe = 1 sandwich.
- 60 g Tuscan bread, sliced
- 57 g fresh mozzarella
- 5 g anchovy fillet
- 60 g milk
- 30 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g whole egg, beaten
- 15 g bread crumbs
- 2 g sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 30 g olive oil, for pan-frying
- 1 g basil leaves, julienned
- 30 g cherry tomatoes, halved
Preparation
- Assemble the sandwich with Tuscan bread, sliced mozzarella, and the anchovy fillet in the center.
- Briefly soak both sides in milk. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat evenly with bread crumbs.
- Chill the breaded sandwich for 30 minutes to set the crust and help keep the cheese inside during cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the sandwich until golden and crisp on both sides and the mozzarella is molten.
- Drain on paper towel. Serve hot, garnished with halved cherry tomatoes and julienned basil.
Service Suggestions
- Serve immediately while the mozzarella is hot and flowing.
- Cut in half for tasting-menu service or cocktail reception bites.
- Pair with sparkling wine to balance the fried crust and creamy cheese.
Dietary / HACCP Notes
- Contains gluten, dairy, egg, and fish from anchovy.
- Hold mozzarella, egg, and milk refrigerated below 40°F / 4°C before service.
- Serve hot immediately after frying; do not hold for long periods.
Nutrition (per sandwich, estimate)
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 690 mg |