Mozzarella in carroza

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 slices White bread crusts removed
Olive oil
4 slices Thin, of Mozzarella
4 slices Or more, of tomatoes, if small, cut thin
12 eaches Anchovies fillets(optional)
2 eaches Eggs, beaten
Comments
1 tablespoon Water,
Dash of salt, grounded fresh pepper
½ cup Fine dry, seasoned bread crumbs
Grated Parmesan
1 cup Tomato sauce (optional)

Directions

Sprinkle the bread lightly with olive oil and make 4 sandwiches, each with one slice of cheese and one of tomato (or more to cover the cheese) and 3 flat anchovies fillets, if desired. Press together firmly. Beat the eggs with the water and salt and pepper and dip the sandwiches into this mixture, coating well. Dip them in fine dry seasoned bread crumbs, shaking off the excess. Fry in about one inch of very hot olive oil, turning once. When the bread is golden, remove from the skillet and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. If you wish, spoon on some bubbly hot tomato sauce. Serve immediately.

Source; Completely Cheese; The Cheese Lover's Companion, Anita May Pearl.

This Italian favorite is similar to the French Croque-Monsieur and yet quite distinctive. Serve as an appetizer to be eaten with knife and fork, or cut in quarters as "finger food" for a party (without the tomato sauce) or accompanied by a toss green salad as a light luncheon.

From: Serge Cyr Date: 10-29-95 (15:34) (159) Fido: Cooking

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