You can't get much better than this mozzarella in carrozza recipe if you're searching for a cheesy, gooey snack. This classic Italian fried cheese sandwich is a hit in Campania especially, where it is a popular street food.
To begin, crisp up the Parma ham in a dry frying pan, then set aside
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Make sandwiches by layering the mozzarella, ham and basil on one piece of bread, making sure to leave a gap around the edge for sealing
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Beat the egg lightly with the milk and some salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Use a little of the mixture to moisten the edges of the sandwich, then add the other piece of bread on top, sealing firmly. Repeat for the other 2 sandwiches
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Once you’ve made the sandwiches, heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add a splash of oil
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Fry each sandwich until crisp and gold, flipping so both sides are the same. Cut into pieces and serve at once
Helen Graves is Content Editor at Great British Chefs. She's also the author of the cookbook Live Fire: Seasonal Barbecue Recipes and Stories of Live Fire Traditions, Old and New, and the editor of Pit, an independent magazine with roots in live fire cooking. She is based in South East London and loves carbs, cats, crabs and kebabs.
