Mini Fried Mozzarella Sandwich (serve w/Tomato Soup)

By stancec44

These crisp mini-sandwiches are deep-fried and filled with molten cheese. Half of a classic pairing with tomato soup

Ingredients

• Canola oil, for frying
• 6 oz. sliced mozzarella
• 8 slices white sandwich bread
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 ⁄2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• Serve with/Tomato Soup (Saveur) recipe in Soups

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pour oil to a depth of 2″ in a 6-qt. Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Divide mozzarella slices among 4 slices bread; season with salt and pepper, and cover with remaining slices to make 4 sandwiches.

Trim crusts; halve sandwiches diagonally. Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Dredge sandwiches in flour, coat in eggs, and coat in bread crumbs; fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.