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Mozzarella in Carrozza

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These classic Italian sandwiches feature fresh mozzarella between bread slices, coated in egg and flour, then fried until golden and crispy outside with gooey cheese inside.

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Clare Greco
Updated on Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:55:28 GMT
Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)
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Mozzarella in Carrozza is an Italian fried sandwich with a crisp seasoned coating and a molten cheese center. Four crustless bread slices enclose firm low-moisture mozzarella, then an egg-and-milk dip and flour coating prepare the two sandwiches for a brief 350°F fry.

The recipe makes 2 sandwiches in 40 minutes, with 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. A 20-minute chill helps the coating adhere before the sandwiches enter the oil.

Mozzarella in Carrozza Ingredients

Four crustless bread slices, low-moisture mozzarella, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, flour, panko, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper
Four crustless bread slices, low-moisture mozzarella, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, flour, panko, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper | Recipes by Clare
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For two sandwiches, use 4 slices white bread with the crusts removed, 5 ounces firm fresh low-moisture mozzarella sliced ¼ inch thick, and 5 teaspoons mayonnaise if choosing the optional addition.

For coating and frying, gather 2 large room-temperature eggs, lightly beaten; ⅔ cup room-temperature whole milk; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ cup optional panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup neutral vegetable oil; kosher salt; and freshly cracked black pepper.

If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese.

How to Make Mozzarella in Carrozza

Four stages showing two mozzarella sandwiches assembled, dipped and coated, chilled on parchment, and fried golden
Four stages showing two mozzarella sandwiches assembled, dipped and coated, chilled on parchment, and fried golden | Recipes by Clare
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  1. Optionally spread mayonnaise thinly over one side of each bread slice. Divide the mozzarella between two slices without overhanging the edges, then close with the remaining bread.
  2. Whisk eggs and milk in one shallow bowl and season. In another, combine flour, optional panko, salt, and pepper. Line a tray with parchment.
  3. Dip each sandwich completely in egg-milk, coat on every side with flour mixture, and place on the tray.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat ½ cup oil in a heavy skillet or pot to 350°F.
  5. Fry about 2 minutes per side until golden and melted.
  6. Rest 1 minute, cut carefully with a serrated knife, and serve immediately.

For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.

Choose Firm Low-Moisture Mozzarella

Build Exactly Two Crustless Sandwiches

Prepare Two Shallow Coating Bowls

Dip Completely in Egg and Milk

Press Into the Seasoned Flour

Chill While Heating Oil to 350°F

Fry About Two Minutes on Each Side

Golden Mozzarella in Carrozza sandwiches with melted cheese centers
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Rest One Minute and Cut Carefully

Advance Preparation and Storage

Conclusion

Make 2 sandwiches from 4 crustless bread slices, optional mayonnaise, and 5 ounces low-moisture mozzarella. Dip completely in 2 eggs whisked with ⅔ cup milk, then coat in 5 tablespoons seasoned flour with optional ¼ cup panko. Chill 20 minutes. Heat ½ cup neutral oil to 350°F and fry about 2 minutes per side. Rest 1 minute, cut carefully, and serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What mozzarella works best?

Use firm low-moisture mozzarella; fresh buffalo mozzarella is too wet for this sandwich.

→ Can Mozzarella in Carrozza be baked?

For a lighter version, bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes and flip halfway.

→ Why are the coated sandwiches chilled?

The 20-minute chill helps the coating set and stay attached during frying.

→ What temperature should the frying oil reach?

Heat the oil to about 350°F.

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Mozzarella in Carrozza

Preparation Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
25 Minutes
Total Cooking Time:
40 Minutes
Number of Servings:
2
Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)
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Traditional Italian fried mozzarella sandwiches with a crispy golden coating and perfectly melted cheese center.

Ingredients You'll Need

  • Sandwich Assembly

  • Coating and Frying

How to Make It

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1. Prepare the Sandwiches: If you're using mayonnaise, spread a thin layer on one side of each bread slice - this adds extra richness but is totally optional. Layer the mozzarella slices evenly between two pieces of bread to create 2 sandwiches. Make sure the cheese doesn't hang over the edges.

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2. Set Up Your Coating Stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour (and panko if you're using it) with more salt and pepper. Line a small tray with parchment paper - this is where your coated sandwiches will rest.

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3. Coat the Sandwiches: Working with one sandwich at a time, dip it completely in the egg-milk mixture, making sure all sides are coated. Then transfer it to the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat all sides evenly. Place the coated sandwich on your parchment-lined tray and repeat with the second sandwich.

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4. Chill Before Frying: Refrigerate the coated sandwiches for 20 minutes - this helps the coating set and prevents it from falling off during frying. Meanwhile, heat your oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy pot until it's about 1 inch deep and reaches 350°F.

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5. Fry to Golden Perfection: Carefully lower the chilled sandwiches into the hot oil using a spatula. Fry for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry for another 2 minutes. The coating should be crispy and the cheese should be melted and gooey inside.

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6. Cut and Serve: Transfer the fried sandwiches to a cutting board and let them cool for just a minute. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut through carefully - cut halfway through from one side, then flip and cut from the other side, stopping before you cut through the melted cheese center. This keeps all that gorgeous cheese from oozing out. Serve immediately while hot!

Extra Information

  1. Using low-moisture mozzarella is key to preventing the sandwich from becoming too watery
  2. Room temperature eggs and milk blend more easily and create a smoother coating
  3. Chilling the coated sandwiches helps the coating adhere better during frying
  4. The special cutting technique prevents the melted cheese from spilling out

Essential Tools

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy pot
  • Two shallow bowls for coating
  • Small baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Serrated knife
  • Spatula
  • Cooking thermometer

Allergy Warnings

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten (bread, flour)
  • Contains dairy (mozzarella cheese, milk)
  • Contains eggs
  • May contain soy (depending on mayonnaise brand)

Nutrition Details (Per Portion)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 26 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
  • Protein: 18 g