As girls, my sisters and I always helped our mother make these hearty melted cheese sandwiches. Served with a robust tomato sauce for dipping, they made a quick, nutritious lunch or dinner. Nowadays, I prepare them for my husband and our two teen sons here on Long Island.
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
- 1 teaspoon grape jelly
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- SANDWICHES:
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 8 slices sourdough bread (3/4 inch thick)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, jelly, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring several times.
- Meanwhile, for sandwiches, arrange cheese on four slices of bread to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two sandwiches; toast over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining sandwiches and butter. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 726 calories, 43g fat (23g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 1615mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
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