Gooey Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Bread Sandwich

Ingredients

- 8 slices Italian bread
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Egg Wash:
- Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl, adding a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Beat the eggs thoroughly until combined and set the bowl aside.

2. Assemble Sandwiches:
- Lay out four slices of Italian bread on a flat surface.
- Place an equal amount of mozzarella cheese slices on each piece of bread.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.

3. Coat Sandwiches:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F).
- Dip each sandwich into the egg wash, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Allow any excess egg to drip off before placing the sandwich in the skillet.

4. Pan Fry Sandwiches:
- Place the coated sandwiches in the heated skillet.
- Cook each sandwich for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted completely.
- Use a spatula to press down gently on the sandwiches for even cooking.

5. Serve:
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Slicing each sandwich diagonally can enhance presentation.

Preparation & Cooking Time

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Mozzarella
- Italian bread
- Pan fry
- Cheese sandwich
- Lunch recipe
- Comfort food
- Easy recipe
- Quick lunch
- Gooey cheese
- Classic sandwich

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,200 total calories

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