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Pan-Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches
Recipes
Pan-Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches
4 servings
50 minutes total (Active 30 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz fresh basil
  • 12 oz whole milk fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 8 slices Bakery sourdough round bread (about 12 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 oz grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup spicy (or regular) marinara sauce

Steps

    1. Slice basil and mozzarella (if needed) thinly; season mozzarella with salt and pepper. Divide mozzarella and basil evenly among bread slices; close sandwiches.
    2. Place eggs and pecorino in shallow dish; whisk until blended. Place bread crumbs in second shallow dish. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, coating all sides and letting excess drip off, then dip into bread crumbs, turning and pressing to coat all sides (wash hands). Chill sandwiches 20 minutes.
    3. Place oil in large sauté pan and heat to 300°F on medium. Add sandwiches, in batches if needed; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until coating is golden and mozzarella melts. Let sandwiches rest 2 minutes. Heat marinara sauce following package instructions. Cut sandwiches in half and serve with marinara for dipping.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 770, Total Fat 29g, Sat Fat 12g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 140mg, Sodium 1420mg, Total Carb 92g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 4g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 34g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 40%, Iron 15%, Potassium 6%