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Mozzarella en carrozza recipe

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The ultimate cheese toastie, the name of this snack literally translates as mozzarella ‘in carriage’ as the bread forms a crisp vehicle for the hot, stringy cheese. Served with a rich tomato and pepper sauce, these gooey sandwiches are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and take just 20 minutes to prepare. See method

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
504 calories / serving

Ingredients

25g butter, softened
8 slices white bread
250g mozzarella, sliced
4 slices ham (optional)
8 large basil leaves
sunflower oil, for frying
2 eggs
1 tbsp milk

For the sauce

1 tbsp oil
2 pointed red peppers, cut into small chunks
200g chopped tomatoes
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp chopped rosemary

If you haven't got any white bread, try using brown instead

Each serving contains

Energy
2105kj
504kcal 25%
Fat
31g 44%
Saturates
14g 70%
Sugars
7g 7%
Salt
1.8g 31%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 37.6g Protein 21.8g Fibre 3.2g

Method

To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan. Add the peppers and cook for 10 mins, then stir in the tomatoes, garlic and rosemary. Simmer for 5 mins more; season to taste.
Butter the bread, then divide the mozzarella, ham (if using) and basil between 4 slices. Top with the remaining bread.
Heat enough oil to cover the base of a large frying pan. Ina bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Dip 2 sandwiches in the beaten egg, turning to cover, and then fry for 1-2 mins on each side, until golden. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve with the sauce.

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