Italian · Lunch
Fried Cheese Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
A pan-fried mozzarella sandwich made with part-skim mozzarella, whole-wheat bread, and an egg-white breadcrumb crust, shallow-fried in minimal olive oil. The result is a crisp, golden exterior with molten cheese inside, using less fat than traditional mozzarella in carrozza.
$3
10 minsPrep
6 minsCook
16 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
385Calories
28.4gProtein
14.8gFat
35.2gCarbs
4.6gSugar
4.9gFiber
794mgSodium
51mgChol
7.8gSat Fat
272mgPotassium
1448mgCalcium
2.6mgIron
2.2mcgVitamin B12
1.1mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Layer mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper on one bread slice, top with the second slice, and press gently to secure.
2
Build
Whisk the egg white until slightly frothy in a shallow bowl and spread panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
3
Dredge
Dip sandwich into egg white on both sides, then press each side into panko until evenly coated.
4
Rest
Let the coated sandwich sit for 5 minutes so the crumb crust sets.
5
Fry
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then fry the sandwich 2 to 3 minutes per side until the crust is golden brown and cheese melts.
6
Plate
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately while the cheese is molten.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g part-skim mozzarella
- 4 slices120g whole-wheat bread
- 22 large egg white
- 1/2 cup30g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 44 fresh basil leaves
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
