Bite-Sized Panini Mozzarella en Carrozza*
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 8 large slices oval country-style bread
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 large anchovy fillets, mashed to a paste or 2 tsp. anchovy paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. minced sun dried tomatoes
- 3 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. milk
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Butter one side of each slice of bread. In small skillet, heat 1/2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat until hot. Add anchovy paste and garlic; cook 1 minute. Turn off heat; stir in pepper flakes and another 1/2 tsp. oil. Spread mixture over unbuttered sides of bread. Mix cheese, sun dried tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over four slices bread; top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
- 2
In a pie plate, whisk together eggs and milk. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Dip each sandwich into egg mixture; turning to coat both sides. Cook in skillet (in two batches in half of oil each time, if necessary) over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602
Total Fat 33.8g
Saturated Fat 13.5g
Trans Fat 14.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 190mg
Sodium 990mg
Carbohydrates 47g
Protein 25g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 115%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 440%
Iron 3%
