Description
- 1 stick + 4 tbsp (6 oz total) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1 (12 oz) block whole milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 (ยผโ) slices
- ยฝ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 jar marinara sauce, warmed
- ยผ cup grated parmesan cheese
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, to taste
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1 (12 oz) block whole milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 (1/4โ) slices
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 jar marinara sauce, warmed
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, granulated garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a thin layer of this mixture onto each slice of bread.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Place two slices of mozzarella onto four slices of the prepared bread.
- Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
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Dredge the Sandwiches:
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Season the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt.
- Dredge each sandwich in flour, then eggs, and finally coat well with breadcrumbs.
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Fry the Sandwiches:
- Heat two 12โ frying pans over medium-low heat.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in each pan.
- Place two sandwiches in each pan and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Melt the Cheese:
- Drizzle olive oil over the sandwiches and cover the pans, leaving the lids slightly cracked.
- Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the mozzarella is fully melted.
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Serve:
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice each sandwich in half.
- Season with a pinch of salt and sprinkle grated parmesan over the top.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use sourdough or brioche for a richer flavor.
- Substitute fresh basil for parsley for an extra herby touch.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg