Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Crispy Mozzarella
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Ingredients
- 4 Villaggio® Toscana™ Hamburger Buns
- 2 fresh Mozzarella balls
- 4 tbsp (60ml) Basil Pesto
- 1 cup (250ml) Flour
- 3 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (250ml) Breadcrumbs
- 4 Lettuce Leaves
- 4–8 Tomato slices
- 4 Prosciutto slices
- Cooking oil as needed
- 4 tbsp (60ml) Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
- Cut the mozzarella balls in two, season with salt and pepper, add the pesto and mix together.
- Roll the mozzarella chunks in the flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Dip the mozzarella chunks into the egg again and then the breadcrumbs to form a thick crust around the cheese.
- In a hot pan, fry the mozzarella chunks in 1” of oil until the crust is golden on each side.
- Remove and place on a paper towel and then lightly season with salt Toast the burger buns, then garnish with the lettuce, tomato, prosciutto and crispy mozzarella.
