Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches on Herby Garlic Bread
simple fried mozzarella sandwiches on herby garlic bread with marinara sauce for dipping
yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
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- 1 stick + 4 tbsp (6 oz total) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- kosher salt
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1 (12 oz) block whole milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 (¼”) slices
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil
- 1 jar marinara sauce, warmed
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine the stick of butter, granulated garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well. Spread a thin layer of the butter mixture onto each slice of bread. Place two slices of mozzarella onto half of the bread slices (see pictures). Close the sandwiches.
- Prepare 3 shallow bowls, one with the flour, one with the eggs, and one with the breadcrumbs. Beat the eggs. Season the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt. Dredge each sandwich really well through the flour, eggs, and then breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 (12”) fry pans over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to each pan and let melt. Once the butter is hot, add 2 of the sandwiches to each pan. Cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches. Cook for another 3 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle the sandwiches with olive oil and cover the pans, leaving the lids cracked slightly so steam can escape. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted.
- Uncover the sandwiches and transfer them to a cutting board. Slice in half. Season them with a pinch of salt. Serve with warm marinara sauce on the side and a sprinkle of grated parmesan over top.