Recipe courtesy of Curtis Aikens
Spedino (Fried Mozzarella Sandwich)
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
4 slices dense bread, crusts removed
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced thin, at room until golden on both sides.
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten in a shallow dish
1/2 cup flour
4 ounces olive oil
POSSIBLE ADDITIONS:
Basil leaves, julienned
Calamata olives, pitted and chopped fine
Sun dried tomatoes (in oil), sliced thin
Capers
Italian parsley, chopped
Olive paste
Anchovy fillets
Directions
- Sandwich the cheese equally between 2 bread slices (add any of the additions). Season to taste. Lightly brush the milk on both sides of the sandwich. Dip briefly in flour and remove excess. Place sandwiches in egg and allow egg to soak in. Press edges of sandwiches together to seal. Heat oil in a large saute pan and add sandwiches. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain.