Mozzarella in Carrozza with Ham

Mozzarella in carrozza evokes childhood memories for most Italian children. This sliced bread stuffed with mozzarella then breaded and pan-fried is a recipe that represents the ideal dinner from North to South, made with love. The cheese melts and forms strings; the breading makes everything tastier and satisfies those cravings. 

Mozzarella in carrozza is a fast and easy recipe, an excellent solution for a supper that can be put together quickly, or whenever you’re short on ideas and hunger is getting the upper hand. Mozzarella in carrozza is an almost perfect recipe, but enhanced with ham it becomes even more satisfying.

The Recipe:

Beat the eggs in a bowl together with a half-cup of milk and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the flour into another bowl. Cut the mozzarella into thin slices and crush them a little with a fork to get rid of the excess milk. Remove the crust from the sliced bread; you can grind it in the blender to use as breadcrumbs instead of the flour, or keep for other recipes. 

Lay a slice of mozzarella on a slice of bread, then lay the ham on top, ensuring that neither of the two extends beyond the edges of the bread. Seal with the other slice of bread and dip it into the beaten egg so as to coat all sides. Dip the sandwich into the flour pressing down firmly to seal the entire surface of the bread. Repeat the operation with the other 4 sandwiches. 

Then pour the oil for frying in a pan and heat, then place the sandwiches in for a few minutes on each side, browning them well. Remove the sandwiches from the pan and dry them on absorbent kitchen towels. Serve hot.