Mozzarella in Carrozza

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

for frying

Black pepper

to taste

Salt

to taste

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Milk

1/2 cup

Eggs

2 large

Fresh mozzarella cheese

8 ounces, sliced

Bread slices (preferably Italian or sourdough)

8 slices

Marinara sauce

1 cup (for serving)

Instructions

1. Lay 4 slices of bread on a clean surface. Place a generous amount of mozzarella on each slice, then top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
2. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. In another shallow dish, spread the flour evenly.
4. Carefully dip each sandwich in the flour, coating both sides lightly, then immerse it in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
5. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. You want enough oil to submerge half of the sandwich.
6. Fry the sandwiches in the hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
7. Once fried, transfer the sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.