Mozzarella in Carrozza

I can’t eat one of these molten, deep-fried, white-bread sandwiches without thinking that Rome would give the Minnesota State Fair a run for its money. Mozzarella in Carrozza (literally “mozzarella in a carriage”) is what happens when you take slices of soft white bread, stuff them with cheese and anchovy, then dip the whole thing in batter or breadcrumbs (I prefer the crunch of the latter) before frying until crisp and golden. It’s Roman comfort food at its most indulgent, often served at rosticcerie and friggitorie as part of the city’s glorious fritti lineup. The dish has its roots in Campania, where it was devised as a way to use up stale bread and aging mozzarella, but Romans have fully claimed it as their own. It’s best eaten hot, when the mozzarella stretches with every bite and he crust still crunches audibly.
10 ingredients
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Ingredients (10)
Ingredients (10)
Instructions
Start by assembling the sandwiches. Lay out four slices of bread and place the slices of mozzarella (7 oz) on top, leaving a bit of space around the edges so things don’t get too messy when frying. Place two anchovy fillets centered over the mozzarella.
Give the cheese a light sprinkle of flaky salt and pepper, then seal everything up with the remaining bread slices, pressing down around the edges so they hold together.
Set up your breading station: Whisk together the eggs (2 large), milk (½ cup), and a 0.5 teaspoon of the salt in a shallow bowl.
Pour the breadcrumbs (1 cup) into another shallow bowl and season with the remaining 0.25 teaspoon salt.
Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, turning to make sure they’re fully coated and letting any excess drip off.
Then, roll them in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure they stick on all sides.
If you want extra crunch, go for a double dip— back into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs again.
Line a platter or baking sheet with paper towels.
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