Mozzarella in Carrozza

Mozzarella in Carrozza ~ is a classic Italian cheese sandwich made with a slice of mozzarella between 2 slices of bread, dipped into flour and egg and quickly fried. Oh boy this is one delicious cheese sandwich that got its star debut in Naples, Italy from using day old bread and transforming it (with a slice of mozzarella) into a golden brown crispy sandwich.  It’s Italian street food at its best!

Growing up, our mom made these mozzarella in carrozzas often, it was her Italian version of the American grilled cheese sandwiches.

It’s not often we get to make these, but when we do it’s a real treat in our house.  I was craving them the other day, and decided to only make one sandwich and cut it into 4 mini cheese sandwiches just like mom used to do.

Fried crispy bread on the outside with gooey-melted mozzarella on the inside, it’s so tasty and so delicious with every bite!  Once you try them, you’ll wonder why you didn’t know about it sooner.

Mozzarella in carrozza brings back wonderful memories for us.  My husband and I can remember traveling many times through Naples and seeing mozzarella e carrozza on every menu.  It is still a staple appetizer dish in many restaurants today.

In carrozza means “in the carriage.”  Back in the day in Italy, they would serve mozzarella in carrozza in paper baskets that looked like a little baby carriage and the name stuck!

This happens to be one of those Italian ideas born in Naples from the simplest ingredients but have a huge impact on flavor with every bite.  So yummy, so good, they’re addicting!

I know everyone will enjoy these simple cheese sandwiches whether you make them mini sizes or larger – half size portions.  From kids to adults, when frying these mini mozzarella sandwiches in the kitchen, the delicious aroma will fill your home.

Enjoy!!